Not so long ago, cash transactions were once the norm in China. Banks provided the archetypical brown envelope for large money transactions. This had a dark side, as cash was the preferred medium for those who wished to settle unlawful transactions. At this time, China was infamous for its bribery and under the table deals.
It was once said that cash was the friendliest way to do business. Of course, that came from a time when it was illegal to wear a mask when you walked into a bank.
Now, things are different — cash is suspect whilst masks are not.
