China: Technology making 'Chunyun' more enjoyable

Being trapped in a security check queue when your train is close to departure time is a passenger's worst nightmare during China's Spring Festival travel rush – also known as “Chunyun” in Chinese.

Now the problem may have a solution. The deployment of facial recognition security systems in train stations across China means people may spend less time waiting in lines during Chunyun. They will not need to wait for IDs to be checked manually.

In some train stations in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, passengers can get through security checks in three seconds. Finding people inside the station also becomes much easier. All you need is a photo.

Airports are catching up as well. Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in northwestern Gansu Province is the first in China to use facial recognition technology in its security check and boarding process.

In some train stations in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, passengers can get through security checks in three seconds.

In some train stations in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, passengers can get through security checks in three seconds.

(CGTN)