When Google and WhatsApp don't work in China, which apps do Chinese users use? The answers will surprise you.

Apps Used in China: In today's digital world, if you were asked to live without WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, or UPI, it might seem impossible.

In today's digital world, if you were asked to live without WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, or UPI, it might seem impossible. But there is one country where all these popular apps don't work: China. People here don't rely on foreign apps, but instead use their own, indigenously developed and highly advanced apps. These apps are not only completely controlled within the country but also give tough competition to foreign apps in every field.

The most used app in China is WeChat, which you can call China's super app. It's not just for chatting, but an all-in-one digital platform. People use it to make payments, book tickets, pay bills, and even play mini games. This means that almost every need can be met with one app.

In terms of social media, an app called Douyin is making waves in China. This same app is known as TikTok in other countries. Users create videos with music, filters, and effects, and now products can also be purchased directly through it.

Speaking of e-commerce, an app called Xiaohongshu, or "Little Red Book," is very popular in China. It blends shopping and social media. People share posts related to fashion, beauty, and travel, and other users purchase the same products. This app is especially popular among women.

In terms of payment systems, while UPI is the most popular medium in India, Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate in China. Alipay, an app from the Alibaba Group, is considered the backbone of China's digital payment economy.

Taobao is the largest platform for online shopping, operating like Amazon or Flipkart. Baidu, known as China's Google, offers a search engine, maps, news, translation, and AI chat all in one.

Meituan, a hybrid of Swiggy, Zomato, and MakeMyTrip, is used for food and travel bookings. Instead of relying on foreign apps, China has created its own digital world, offering local versions of every need. This is why, even without Google and WhatsApp, Chinese users remain fully connected and technologically advanced.