Mastercard Partners with JD.com for AI-Driven China Payments, Berkshire Exits Stake
MA•Berkshire Hathaway exited its entire Mastercard position in Q1 2026 during a portfolio reshuffle that included a $2.65 billion investment in Delta Air Lines and a threefold increase in its Alphabet holding. Mastercard partnered with JD.com to build AI-driven cross-border payments in China, support SMB supply-chain financing and expand international card acceptance.
1. Berkshire Hathaway Exits Mastercard Stake
Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire Mastercard stake in the first quarter of 2026 as part of a broad portfolio reshuffle under CEO Greg Abel that included a $2.65 billion Delta Air Lines investment and a more than threefold increase in its Alphabet holding.
2. Partnership Expands China Payment Infrastructure
Mastercard entered a partnership with JD.com to build AI-driven cross-border payment infrastructure in China, support supply-chain financing for small and medium-sized businesses, and expand international card acceptance for inbound travellers, while exploring agentic payment solutions and enhanced fraud prevention tools.
