HONG KONG -- ByteDance, the operator of China's largest short-video platform, has quietly launched a payment service in a move to expand its e-commerce business.
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Users of Douyin recently discovered that they have been offered an additional payment option for in-app purchases, called Douyin Pay. (Source photos by AP and Getty Images)
HONG KONG -- ByteDance, the operator of China's largest short-video platform, has quietly launched a payment service in a move to expand its e-commerce business.