Beijing may give OK to expats' maids

Demand for domestic workers on rise as more families have 2nd child

Authorities in Beijing are considering changes to the rules on foreign domestic workers, which would make it easier for high-end overseas talent to settle in the Chinese capital.

The city's Commission of Commerce has said departments are weighing a proposal to offer work and residential permits to the maids of foreign executives as well as some workers from Hong Kong and Macao.