Put social security cards to easy use

ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL DATA, 972 million domestic residents now have social security cards, and the number is expected to grow to cover most residents. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said that they will work with other governmental departments to make the cards multifunctional. An editorial in Beijing News comments:

A social security card is for more than just social security - the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said the cards will provide 102 functions eventually, covering almost all aspects of a cardholder's daily life.

With more functions attached to security cards and an increasing number of people holding the cards, the government will have achieved a lot.