QR code payments are widely popular in China but have not seen the same acceptance in developed countries. While QR codes offer a method of payment, they require several steps: unlocking your phone, opening the WeChat or Alipay app, clicking to scan the code, scanning the code, entering the payment amount, entering your password, and completing the payment. In contrast, Apple Pay or Google Pay simplifies the process: unlock your phone, double-click the side button, and swipe to complete payment. Additionally, Apple Pay works without a network, unlike QR code payments.

WeChat and Alipay are large and often bloated apps, which can be problematic on less advanced or lower-memory phones, causing delays in payment processing. This is a common issue in China, where many people use cheaper phones. Moreover, the success of QR code payments in China is closely tied to the widespread use of WeChat and Alipay, especially due to WeChat's social functions. This integrated system is not present in developed countries, where there is no single dominant app for social and financial transactions.

The monopoly of WeChat and Alipay in China raises concerns. While the unification of services might seem advantageous, it often comes at the cost of user interests. In a fair competition environment, convenience is achieved without monopolistic practices. The extensive market coverage of these apps has led to issues such as repeated QR code scanning during travel, causing inconvenience.

The dominance of these apps allows for significant control over users, with potential negative impacts on privacy and freedom. In developed countries, such monopolistic control is less common, preserving user rights and freedoms. This centralized control in China can lead to severe consequences for users, such as frozen accounts or surveillance, due to actions like posting messages or scanning codes, highlighting the trade-off between convenience and control.

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