Although Apple Pay has been hotly discussed recently, it seems that Apple Pay has nothing to do with China, so Apple also Apple Pay's entry into China is a top priority.
However, while Apple Pay is blocked in China, it seems to have been rejected by some well-known retailers, including BestBuy, Wal Mart and Rite Aid.
These well-known retailers are willing to disable or modify NFC reading devices in order to prevent Apple Pay.
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