(From Reuters)
Beijing has proposed a new system giving permanent residence status to millions of people already living in the city, giving them better access to services like healthcare and education.
Under a new proposal released by the Beijing government on Thursday and carried by state media on Friday, people will be able to accrue points to get a permanent hukou or residence registration account for the Chinese capital, based on requirements including educational background and stable employment.
The number of points needed to get a Beijing hukou will vary depending on changes in the city’s population, according to the draft rules. Read More