"Just Tap" to Pay? What's the Experience Like with Alipay's NFC Payment?With the prevalence of WeChat's "Palm Payment" last year, and the launch of Alipay's "Tap to Pay" two months ago, the domestic payment landscape, once dominated by "QR code payment," has quietly begun to fragment. "Palm Payment," as the name suggests, involves placing your palm in front of a device, where your palm print and blood vessel information is matched with previously recorded data, enabling payment...

Free Game Strategy Pays Off! Epic Games Founder: Lower Costs and Developer IncentivesIn a recent media interview, Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games, revealed that the company's long-standing strategy of giving away free games, known as "giveaways," has been a resounding success. Since its launch in late 2018, the Epic Games Store has attracted a large number of Steam users to install its game launcher by offering a plethora of free games, including titles like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Civilization 6...

The Price You Pay for Visiting Unsavory Websites: Lagging Phones, Property Loss, and Scams, Do You Really Understand?Xiao Wu, an ordinary construction worker, sought out popular television shows online to pass the time. However, a seemingly ordinary video webpage led him into the trap of "unsavory websites," and that was just the beginning...

China's Cargo Spacecraft: Leading in Payload Capacity, Driving Space Exploration to New HeightsCrewed spacecraft typically have short-term missions, mainly focused on transporting astronauts into space and safely bringing them back to Earth. Cargo spacecraft, on the other hand, shoulder more critical and enduring tasksproviding continuous supply for space stations...

"Alipay Grandpa": A Fascinating Collision of Technological Advancement and Personal DestinyAn elderly man in his sixties walked into a modern convenience store, intending to buy a bottle of water to quench his thirst. He slowly pulled out a crumpled cloth bag from his pocket, layer by layer, revealing a few loose banknotes...

New payment methods are leading a new revolution in lifeWith the rapid development of technology, payment methods are quietly changing our lives. From traditional cash payment to various novel payment methods nowadays, we are experiencing a unprecedented transformation...

Mobile Payment: An Engine of Social Transformation in ChinaMobile payment in China is more than just a payment method; it's a profound social transformation that has fundamentally changed people's lifestyles. From bustling metropolises to remote villages, it has profoundly impacted consumer habits, social interactions, and economic development with its convenience, efficiency, and security...

Scan Me vs. "You Scan Me": A Guide to Secure WeChat Payment OptionsWith the widespread adoption of mobile payment, WeChat Pay has become an integral part of our daily lives, facilitating everything from everyday shopping to online transfers...

The Value of Cash: Why We Can't Fully Abandon Cash Payments?From ancient times to the present, human interaction has been an indispensable aspect of social life. Whether it is weddings, funerals, graduations, housewarming parties, or visiting sick relatives and friends, cash has always played an irreplaceable role...

WeChat Pay Partners with Octopus to Bring a New Payment Experience to Taxi Passengers in Hong KongOn August 5th, WeChat Pay announced a partnership with Octopus Cards Limited (Octopus) to launch a new payment solution for taxi drivers and passengers in Hong Kong. This collaboration will further expand WeChat Pay's reach in Hong Kong and provide passengers with a more convenient travel payment experience...

Shanghai Metro Fully Supports AlipayHK, Enabling Hong Kong Tourists to "Ride with a Single Code"On July 17th, Shanghai Metro announced its full support for Hong Kong's digital wallet, AlipayHK, allowing users to "ride with a single code". This marks the first time Shanghai Metro has integrated with an overseas electronic wallet, providing Hong Kong tourists with convenient "one-code access" for their rides...

The Hupan University Controversy: A Game of Capital and Education, Who Pays for the Future?Hupan University, a private educational institution founded by Jack Ma that brings together China's top entrepreneurs, has attracted countless eyes and sparked much controversy. It is hailed as the "West Point of China's Business World," but it has also been criticized for its elitist and closed-door operation model, and the potential risks behind its capital operation, ultimately leading to its closure by regulators...