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Shanghai's Automotive Metamorphosis
Over many visits over two decades, I have witnessed China's meteoric rise from a land of bicycles to an electric vehicle powerhouse.
The staff thankfully directed me to scan the QR code with Alipay , bringing up the shop’s mini-app within which I could view the menu, pay, and check on my order. The streets were awash with colorful shared bikes, a fusion of old-school transportation and new-age tech that hinted at China’s unique approach to urban mobility. From my futile search for an iPod charger to the learning the QR code-driven life of today, each visit has revealed a country charting its own path, one that is innovative, fast-paced, and unapologetically unique.
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