Paying with Your Palm. China’s Biometric Revolution
In May 2023, Tencent unveiled Weixin Palm Payment in Beijing—initially on the Daxing Airport metro, later expanding to Shenzhen University, 7‑Eleven stores, gyms, offices, and more. The system uses infrared scanners to analyze the unique lines and vein patterns of a user’s palm in a quick, contactless gesture—no cards or phones required biometricupdate.com+6edition.cnn.com+6thesun.co.uk+6. From Metro […]
