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China's e-passports will better protect citizens' personal data and national security, said customs officials on Tuesday, as authorities nationwide geared up for the introduction of the new high-tech system.
The 48-page travel document, which will be issued starting May 15, is fitted with a chip on the last page. Each page has an anti-forgery label.
Only police and customs authorities will be able to access the information on the chip, which includes the holder's name, photograph and fingerprints.
So far, more than 100 fingerprint recorders have been installed at the exit-entry administrations that process applications across the capital. Authorities say that staff members responsible for coping with the application work have received extensive training. Although the e-passport will increase the workload for staff, it will take just one or two more minutes to finish an application.
Starting May 15, new applicants will get e-passports after storing thumb fingerprints and signatures, while old passports can still be used, if valid, said Lin Song, an officer in the administration. The cost for the passport application will remain 200 yuan ($30).
The application process in Beijing will be suspended on Monday to transfer the system.
In Shanghai, the acceptance of passport applications will be suspended for the three work days prior to May 15 to prepare devices and make system upgrades, said Li Feng, a publicity official for the Shanghai Public Security Bureau's exit-entry administration.
More than 90 countries in the world, including the United States and Japan, already use e-passports, according to the administration.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, China issues more than 10 million regular passports every year, and that number is increasing by 20 percent annually.
Questions:
1. When will the new e-passports be issued from?
2. How many countries use e-passports?
3. How many regular passports are issued in China each year?
Answers:
1. May 15.
2. More than 90.
3. 10 million.
About the broadcaster:
Lee Hannon is Chief Editor at China Daily with 15-years experience in print and broadcast journalism. Born in England, Lee has traveled extensively around the world as a journalist including four years as a senior editor in Los Angeles. He now lives in Beijing and is happy to move to China and join the China Daily team.
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