Modern marvels: Consumers in China can purchase movie tickets and choose their preferred seats using mobile payment apps such as WeChat Wallet.
MOBILE payment is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in China, with cashless transactions replacing credit cards and cold, hard cash.
For this reason, leaving home without a wallet does not make one feel as insecure and edgy as not having a cellphone in the pocket.
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