Pakistani content creator uses palm to complete grocery transaction in China; video goes viral
Recently, a video shared by Pakistani content creator Rana Hamza Saif on Instagram has gone viral, showcasing an innovative payment method that highlights China’s cutting-edge technology. In the clip, filmed in Zhuzhou, Saif and his friends visit a local grocery store where one of them demonstrates a palm payment system, leaving others astonished.
Saif explains that once a person’s palm is registered, they can make payments anywhere in China with a simple wave of their hand. The video has sparked excitement online, amassing over nine million views and drawing comments from viewers impressed by the remarkable advancement. This emerging payment technology not only reflects China’s leadership in innovation but also raises the prospect of a more convenient, cashless future for consumers worldwide.
Saif explains that once a person’s palm is registered, they can make payments anywhere in China with a simple wave of their hand. The video has sparked excitement online, amassing over nine million views and drawing comments from viewers impressed by the remarkable advancement. This emerging payment technology not only reflects China’s leadership in innovation but also raises the prospect of a more convenient, cashless future for consumers worldwide.
Pakistani content creators’ surprising payment experience in China
Filmed in Zhuzhou, Saif and his friends visit a local grocery store where one of his friends demonstrates the palm payment system. As the transaction unfolds, the astonishment on the faces of his friends is evident. Saif explains that once a person's palm is registered, they can effortlessly make payments anywhere in China with just a wave of their hand. Following the successful transaction, some friends express disbelief, while others marvel at this impressive technological advancement. “China Is Living In 2050,” reads the caption of Saif's post.
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Reactions from the internet
The response to the video has been overwhelmingly positive. One viewer remarked, “This is the future; I can’t believe we’re seeing it today!” Another comment highlighted China's technological leadership: “China is always a step ahead in technology—what an incredible system!” Many users expressed their desire for such innovations to be implemented globally, stating, “This would make life so much easier; I hope it spreads worldwide.”
The excitement surrounding palm payment technology is not confined to Saif's video. Earlier, Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Group, shared a similar clip on social media, illustrating how this technology is transforming lives in China. In his video, a woman describes her experience using the palm payment method on the Beijing subway. She explains, “Living in China, I’m used to cashless payments using QR codes and even facial recognition technology, and now I can even pay with my bare hands.”
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