Recently, there have been media reports regarding rumors of cooperation between Alipay and Amazon.cn. For this reason, Alipay (China) Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Amazon.cn jointly issue the following statement:
As a leading independent third-party payment platform in China, Alipay (China) Network Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to providing online payment solutions for domestic enterprises and individual users. Alipay will always adhere to the principle of "Customer First" and strictly follow our commitments to users. Without the explicit authorization of the user, we will not disclose the user's business secrets to any third party, regardless of whether that third party is an affiliate of our company (including but not limited to Taobao).
Amazon.cn is dedicated to providing consumers with the most convenient shopping experience. To this end, it accepts payments through various payment channels, including cash on delivery, online credit/debit card payments, door-to-door card swiping, and postal money transfers. In order to make it very convenient and fast for consumers to shop on the Amazon.cn website, Amazon.cn will continue to consider adding new features and services, including accepting various payment methods that are convenient for consumers.
Alipay and Amazon.cn have been discussing cooperation models. The negotiations between the two parties are still ongoing, and no final agreement has been reached yet. Thank you all for your attention!
Alipay (China) Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Amazon.cn
April 15, 2008