Qingdao, Tianjin change hukou rules to give renters access to urban services

Two major cities are to begin allowing renters to acquire urban hukou - a registered resident's permit - in a move experts say will attract more skilled workers and boost rental markets.

Qingdao, Shandong province, issued a notice on Tuesday that said people who have a stable residence in the city, including renters, can now obtain local hukou.

The city government said it would accelerate steps to scrap several other limits on hukou registration.