How Do WeChat and Alipay Shape Daily Life in China?
Mobile payment in China is less about going cashless than about one app becoming the front door to hospitals, transport, utilities and the corner noodle shop.
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Digital China
Explore how technology shapes everyday life in China. From mobile payments, messaging apps, online shopping, and food delivery to digital services and internet culture, we explain the tools people use and the systems behind them. Our goal is to help readers understand China’s digital environment through practical examples, clear explanations, and the experiences of people who use these services.
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