Wechat-Identity-Verification

Why WeChat identity verification suddenly feels personal If you’re a United States student, researcher, or expat living in China — or you’re planning the short hop over for study or an internship — you already know WeChat isn’t “just” a chat app. It’s your payments wallet, event ticket line, campus noticeboard, alumni group, and the thing your landlord uses to ping you about the water. So when WeChat asks you to verify your identity, it’s not bureaucratic theatre: it’s the gatekeeper between you and a lot of everyday conveniences. ...