1. For Wallet, you can't see it in International WeChat App.
2. If someone sent a Red Packet to you, you cannot accept it without a "Wallet".
3. But if you restart the phone or App?, you MAY see Wallet or Red Packet in the App.
4. To get a "Wallet" you need to have a Local Bank Account AND A Local Mobile Number.
5. To open a Local Bank Account, it's REALLY HARD NOW. If you have a work trip, you MAY open up one with you have an invitation letter or prove of work at the local company. (with local address, no need to be opened by locals). You also need to provide your TAX filing number, in SG it's your NRIC Number.
- Previously can say you have a relative here, and you come often to visit the relative, so it's easier to open an account. But all just changed this year.
6. To have a Local Mobile Number, it's easy. Just go to the Main shop 营业厅. Not those resellers. Best option i had found out is to get the China Mobile 中国移动. RM28 gets you 50 + 100 Minutes Outgoing + 1000mb Local Data + 100mb Whole China Data.
- Previously it's easy, a passport and go to any reseller. Get the RM8 monthly card and use data @ RM1/500MB/Day. No charges if you don't use. Limit of 2GB/3GB per day.