The first version of the Octopus China Card will be released on the 26th. Passengers holding this card can achieve "one card access" for public transportation in over 336 cities in Hong Kong and mainland China. It is reported that the first version of the "Octopus National Card" is stored in Hong Kong dollars, with a storage limit of HKD 3000. In mainland China, it can be automatically converted into RMB for payment, making it convenient for Hong Kong citizens to travel north and mainland residents to travel south to Hong Kong for consumption. The first version of the "Octopus National Pass" can be used on public transportation with the "Transportation Union" logo, including over 38000 public bus lines in over 336 cities, as well as subway and other rail transit railways and urban ferries in 48 cities. This card can only be used for transportation payment purposes in mainland China, while in Hong Kong, it can cover services in areas such as transportation, retail, and catering, just like a typical Octopus card. At present, the first edition of the "Octopus China Card" will be available for sale in CircleK convenience stores across Hong Kong and customer service centers at 7 designated MTR stations starting from the 26th, with each card priced at HKD 88. Customers can add value through cash appreciation points such as Octopus mobile applications, automatic value-added services, public transportation facilities, and retail merchants. In mainland China, the Shenzhen UnionPay "Easy Service" self-service payment terminal can add value to the card in Hong Kong dollars. In addition, holders of the "Transportation Union National Interconnection" RMB One Card can also use this card in Hong Kong to pay for the fare of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge shuttle bus (from Hong Kong Port to Zhuhai and Macau) in RMB. The train ticket is settled in Chinese yuan, and payment is made by deducting the amount from the RMB stored value based on the exchange rate of Hong Kong dollars to Chinese yuan in the fare collection system. (Lai Xin She)