Alipay has launched China's first full-stack agentic commerce platform, designed to help merchants transition from digital to AI-powered operations. Announced at the AI Ecosystem Partner Conference in Hangzhou, the platform offers a suite of AI business tools, enabling merchants to enhance customer insights, product recommendations, and membership operations.

The platform is set to transform the commercial ecosystem by connecting millions of users with merchants through AI agents. Cyril Han, CEO of Ant Group, highlighted the potential for rapid growth in agentic commerce, stating, "AI agents will become a new interface connecting hundreds of millions of users with tens of millions of merchants."

Merchants can independently select AI tools to suit their needs, with the platform offering solutions for those with existing digital operations but lacking AI capabilities. For those already using AI, the platform supports AI agent creation, skill orchestration, and task execution. Additionally, it integrates with Alipay’s Ah Bao ecosystem, allowing merchants to reach consumers across various devices, including smartphones and AI glasses.

Ah Bao, launched in June 2026, is a super service AI agent facilitating access to over 10,000 AI-powered services. Retail brands like KFC and Luckin Coffee have integrated their services into Ah Bao, enabling seamless transactions through natural conversations.

Alipay also announced an AI Business Incentive Programme to support developers and merchants entering the AI ecosystem, offering incentives such as free tokens and reduced payment fees. This initiative underscores Alipay's commitment to fostering an AI-driven commerce environment, promising significant advancements in merchant operations and consumer interactions

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