Risks of QR codes are controllable

A DIGITAL VERSION of the 2017 Government Work Report, which was delivered by Premier Li Keqiang to the fifth plenary session of the 12th National People's Congress, the nation's top legislature, on Sunday, could be accessed for the first time by scanning a QR code on the report's first page. Beijing News commented on Monday:

Cheap, convenient, and controllable in terms of security, the use of Quick Response codes has become prevalent, and they are now an increasingly popular way of making payments for both Chinese retailers and customers. This has prompted the country to seek advancements in mobile payments, e-commerce, and also social governance.

The mobile-friendly version of this year's Government Work Report, which was read by deputies attending the fifth plenary session of the 12th NPC, is a case in point.