Smartphone convenience comes at a risk in tech-driven China

Smartphone convenience comes at a price in China, where telecommunication technology has been rapidly advancing in recent years despite international criticism over the country's alleged theft of intellectual property.Owners of smartphones now use them for just about everything from bike-sharing services to taxis and they pay without cash at almost all restaurants and stores -- whether they be kiosks in a village or luxury department stores in a city.But with convenience comes risks. Accept the fact that your personal information might be compromised whenever you use a smartphone in China, …READ FULL ARTICLE