The April issue of That's PRD is out now, in both paper-and-ink form citywide and digital PDF form on our website. Here, Editor-in-Chief Matthew Bossons introduces the magazine:
In many ways, living in the Pearl River Delta can feel like you’ve been transported into the plot of a science fiction film, what with all the technological innovations that seem to be occurring on a weekly basis. During my time living in South China, I’ve witnessed the rise of unmanned aerial vehicles, driverless cars, electric buses and, perhaps most relevant to our day-to-day existence, mobile payment methods.
Alipay and WeChat Pay are increasingly essential tools for those of us living in the People’s Republic of China, both locals and expats alike. My platform of choice is WeChat Pay and I use it for almost everything: paying my rent and utility bills, topping up my mobile phone credit, assorted daily purchases and settling the tab when I dine at a restaurant. It’s convenient and it beats the hell out of a wallet filled with RMB1 notes and coins that inevitably build up after a few days of corner store purchases.
For this month’s cover story (pages 36-45), we examine the cashless revolution currently taking place in China and take a look at the benefits and the risks that come with mobile payment methods.
In our City section, we hear from a laowai busker who has traveled the Middle Kingdom to serenade curious crowds with his catchy folk tunes. We hear about the challenges – and rewards – that come with making a living as an artist in public spaces (page 12).
Elsewhere in our April issue, we take a brief look at Shenzhen Fashion Week 2018 (page 22), chat with Beijing duo Nocturnes ahead of their performances in Guangzhou and Shenzhen (page 29) and sample the new (and unquestionably bizarre) spicy Snickers bar (page 57).
Also, with April upon us (which means rain, more rain and hot, hot heat) we’ve rounded up a selection of trendy raincoats for your consideration (page 26).
Until next month,
Matthew Bossons
Editor-in-Chief
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> Shenzhen: Download the April issue of That's PRD here, or view it in your browser with Issuu here. To download previous issues, click here.
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