The new rules went into effect on December 1. Chinese citizens will soon be required to have their faces scanned by telecommunications companies when applying for a new mobile phone or other device . The Chinese government claims the rule , which comes into effect on 1 December , is designed to protect citizens ' identities and prevent fraud . The legislation will also ban residents from transferring their mobile phones to other people .
Chinese citizens will soon be required to have their faces scanned by telecommunications companies when applying for a new mobile phone or other device . The Chinese government claims the rule , which comes into effect on 1 December , is designed to protect citizens ' identities and prevent fraud . The legislation will also ban residents from transferring their mobile phones to other people .