Voices from the two sessions

Technology is changing the way we live. Today, consumers are using credit cards, smartphones and many other devices to make their purchases. But that may not be the case tomorrow because more individual identification technologies are being introduced and buyers may soon only need to scan a fingerprint to complete a transaction. We are developing a number of biometric identification technologies, including voice and face recognition.

Wang Xin, a member of the CPPCC National Committee and president of Hongda Hi-tech Group Co, a biometric identification software and equipment maker based in Changchun, Jilin province

China is quickly adding investment for scientific innovation and this move will beef up the technology sectors in the nation. We need to be bold in carrying out technology innovation. I think China is walking the right path in encouraging scientific development.