11.10.2005 - Source: Congressional-Executive Commission on China

Reforms of hukou-system, which is limiting the freedom of choice of residence ("Annual Report 2005") [#37506],  [ID 4494]

see report for further details - chapter III(j)

"National and local authorities are gradually reforming China’s household registration (hukou) system. In 2005, central authorities took some steps towards removing work restrictions on migrants in urban areas, but hukou discrimination in public services remains prevalent.
Hukou reforms are enhancing the ability of wealthy and educated citizens to choose their place of permanent residence, but strict economic criteria often exclude poor rural migrants living in urban areas, preventing some of China’s most vulnerable citizens from receiving public services."

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