Hukou reform for harmony

The reformed residence registration system for non-locals can bring more harmony to the city, though it still cannot solve all the problems, says an article in People's Daily. The following is an excerpt:

Two latest news stories are meaningful: one is about Shenzhen, which will fully adopt the residence registration system for non-locals aged between 16 and 60 living there for more than 30 days; the other is about Shanghai, which shows signs of loosening its strict hukou system, or household registration system. Talented non-locals relocating to Shanghai will be given priority in solving their hukou problem.

Undoubtedly, the residence registration system is a more advanced and more civilized management system than the former temporary residence permit system, which clearly distinguishes the "locals" from the "non-locals" and reinforces the biases against the "non-locals". The reform now shows its recognition of and respect to the non-locals.