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QR codes are a requirement to enter most public space now
For Zhang Xiaojian the struggle with his smartphone came to a head when he was banned from entering a government building.
The 65-year-old retired factory clerk had always had difficulties with technology, but in coronavirus China they were now a barrier to carrying out the most basic of tasks.
The problem lay in scanning a QR code, a requirement for entering public places so authorities can run quick checks on a person’s health profile based on contact and travel history.