Temporary residence

In the process of achieving an equal and harmonious society, it is ridiculous and unfair to still hold onto the old hukou policy, says an article on www.qianlong.com. The following is an excerpt:

No wonder calls for terminating the temporary residence policy are so strong. For years, barriers have existed for rural residents wanting to work in big cities. And the hukou policy (permanent residency) is the toughest of them.

Migrant workers from rural areas are the biggest victims. Their legal rights cannot be guaranteed, and their children also face embarrassment and discrimination if they seek the same education as their city peers. Even after they get temporary residence certificates, migrant workers are still not treated as city dwellers.