Review automatic renewals and switch forgotten subscriptions to manual renewal
The savings come from subscriptions you stopped using but still pay for. Review automatic payments in Alipay, WeChat, Apple, and Android; the source estimates under 20 minutes. Chinese rules require a prominent renewal reminder and an easy-to-find, easy-to-use cancellation option available at any time.
What it takes
Free. Spend 10–20 minutes checking automatic payments in Alipay, WeChat, Apple and Android accounts. Manual renewal adds a click each time.
What you may gain
Savings equal the sum of unwanted recurring charges; there is no universal amount. Chinese regulations in force from 2021 require prominent notice before renewal and simple cancellation at any time, without an extra cancellation charge.
Context & considerations
For services you reliably use, annual plans can cost less than monthly ones and automatic renewal may be worthwhile. Target forgotten, unused subscriptions.
Research & references
State Administration for Market Regulation of China (2021, amended 2025). Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Online Transactions, Order No. 37, Article 18. https://www.samr.gov.cn/zw/zfxxgk/fdzdgknr/fgs/art/2025/art_4b47c79b8d994a42bba4835997688faa.html