Is China becoming a cashless society?

Alisa (Australia)

Mobile payments tech in China is stunning. It's fast and ultra-convenient to buy almost everything, all on your phone, tickets, restaurants, even snacks. While living in China I was able to live 100% cash and card free, just using my mobile phone to pay for everything.

A man holds up his Alipay QR code for the cashier to scan in Beijng.[Photo/Xinhua]