China is often known for its rapid progress, modern technology and very simple system. Recently, a video of an American man is being discussed a lot in which he tells his experiences about China's smart parking and completely cashless system. In this short clip he shows how easily everyday tasks are completed and the system here surprises many foreigners. Especially simple things like parking, payment and eating out work there in a way that many people cannot imagine in Europe or America.
In the beginning of the video he says that China's standards are different and you see what happens while parking. There are no traditional parking meters visible there because payment has become almost completely digital. From vehicle parking to food bills, most payments are done just by scanning a QR code. He points to the camera and explains that drivers simply scan the code on the parking lot with their phones and the fee is immediately deducted.
After this he points towards a small green device kept on the ground which at first glance appears to be a simple piece of plastic. But he tells that its real function is something else. This device rises after the completion of the time so that no vehicle can leave the parking without paying. In the video, one device appears straight and the other slightly raised. He says that trying to drive over the raised equipment can cause damage to the car, so people pay before the end of time. Many spectators are amazed to see that even a simple thing like parking can have such precise arrangements.
In the video he also tells that there is no charge for scooter parking and the number of scooters and vehicles in China is very high. Then he points towards the road and says just listen, do you hear any sound? A car passes but the sound is almost inaudible. He tells that most of the scooters and cars here are electric, hence there is very little noise on the roads. According to him, in China only the sound of buses can be heard clearly while other vehicles run very quietly.
He also says that petrol pumps are rarely seen there. According to his experience, he may have seen only two pumps in that many days. From this it can be estimated how fast the trend of electric vehicles is and how the structure of cities has changed. In many comments, people write that while roaming in China, they feel as if they have reached the future.
According to the person who shared the video, this footage has been recorded in Suzhou city where the lives of common people have become dependent on this kind of technology. He writes that this is just a simple example of parking. There, QR codes are available at every step, which can be scanned to avail hotel, food or any other service. The need of keeping cash has almost ended and everything is so easy and fast that even a new comer quickly gets adapted to this system.
Restaurants often have a code at each table that covers both the full menu and payment. From ordering to paying bills, customers do everything from their phones. In the video, he also compares that in America or Europe, people often eat first and pay later, whereas in China, everything is involved in the digital process from the beginning.
Overall, this video shows that technology in China is not just visible, but has become a part of everyday life. The cashless system there, use of electric vehicles and smart system provides convenience to the people and also surprises the foreigners. This example shows that if technology is adopted properly then how easily even simple tasks can be done and the face of cities can change.
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