China Social Security Cards

A citizen shows her social security cards and credit cards in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 30, 2011. By the end of July this year, as many as 145 million citizens in China have got a social security card which is mainly used to pay for medical expenses. Financial functions will be integrated into the social security cards to provide more convenient services for Chinese citizens, according to Human Resources and Social Security. (Xinhua/Jing Wei) (zy)

Photo taken on Aug. 30, 2011 shows the social security cards integrated with financial functions issued in Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province. By the end of July this year, as many as 145 million citizens in China have got a social security card which is mainly used to pay for medical expenses. Financial functions will be integrated into the social security cards to provide more convenient services for Chinese citizens, according to Human Resources and Social Security. (Xinhua/Zhang Chunlei) (zy)