[namelosw]

As a Chinese individual, I own two smartphones - an iPhone, which predominantly features Chinese apps, and an Android phone without any such applications. I primarily use the Android device, but rely on the iPhone for paying bills or getting rides.

For those residing in urban China, it is nearly impossible to avoid owning a smartphone equipped with Chinese apps. This is particularly true during the COVID era, when a green QR pass from these apps is necessary for going anywhere. Mobile technology has become deeply ingrained in Chinese society.