JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A (JD.US) and MasterCard (MA.US) have initiated a strategic partnership to jointly build an open commercial ecosystem.

On May 15th, JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A Group (JD.US) and Mastercard (MA.US) held a signing ceremony for a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing. The aim of this cooperation is to promote innovation and build a more interconnected, secure, and intelligent business ecosystem. At the ceremony, JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A Group's Vice Chairman and CEO, Xu Ran, and Mastercard CEO Meng Ke attended and witnessed the signing of the strategic cooperation agreement by the respective leaders. "This cooperation is a continuation of the long-standing friendly cooperation between Mastercard and JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A," said Mastercard CEO Meng Ke. "With our innovative capabilities, rich experience, and cutting-edge technology, we will provide individuals and businesses with safe and seamless solutions to make daily activities more convenient and valuable. At the same time, Mastercard will continue to be a bridge connecting China and the rest of the world." Xu Ran, Vice Chairman of JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A Group's SEC and CEO, said, "Global business connectivity is deepening, and the role of technology is becoming increasingly significant. The strategic cooperation with Mastercard will help the international business development of JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A and enhance our ability to serve global consumers and businesses. By combining JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A's advantages in digital retail, logistics, and supply chain infrastructure, with Mastercard's expertise in the payment field, we will explore the next-generation business and payment experiences driven by advanced technology and artificial intelligence, promoting digital economic development." In terms of building global payment infrastructure, supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A Group and Mastercard will further integrate and optimize global payment connections. By constructing payment infrastructure, they will support the international business development of JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A and expand more application scenarios in the global business. Additionally, the two parties will explore cross-border supply chain finance ecosystems, support global small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) to improve access to financing, and make businesses more efficient in participating in international trade. They will deepen cooperation to enhance cross-border consumer experiences, expand payment options for international tourists visiting China, including broader support for international credit cards, and optimize checkout, shopping, and tax refund experiences, covering JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A's e-commerce platform and offline retail channels. At the same time, they will explore providing AI agent payment services for individuals and businesses through Mastercard's Agent Pay smart payment solution, and promote joint brand credit card plans. Furthermore, JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A Group and Mastercard will deepen cooperation in risk management, identity verification, and intelligent anti-fraud. By enhancing real-time risk monitoring and anti-fraud capabilities, they will improve transaction security, strengthen the stability and risk-resistance of digital commerce.