A Chinese lawmaker has suggested making national ID cards the only acceptable form of identification to register an online account. Photo: TNS
A Chinese lawmaker has suggested making national ID cards the only acceptable form of identification to register an online account. Photo: TNS

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2023: link ID cards to internet accounts to rein in online scams, says lawmaker

  • National identity cards should be essential for registering an account to stop a major social threat, NPC deputy says
  • Fraud blacklists should also be expanded across government departments, he says

A Chinese lawmaker has suggested making national ID cards the only acceptable form of identification to register an online account. Photo: TNS
A Chinese lawmaker has suggested making national ID cards the only acceptable form of identification to register an online account. Photo: TNS
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