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SUBJECT:
Progress towards liberalised rural-urban labour migration.
SIGNIFICANCE:
China is relaxing restrictions on rural-urban migration as part of its moves towards an urbanised society and a modern market economy. These changes make the position of migrant workers more secure and assist the state in promoting unified labour and capital markets across rural and urban regions.
Word Count (approx): 1383
Headings
- Hukou hierarchy
- Urban expansion
- Provincial initiatives
- Recent relaxation
- Continued discrimination
- Constitutional challenge
- Welfare access
- Restricted rights
Primary Keywords: AP, China, WTO, economy, politics, social, agriculture, constitution, corruption, decentralisation, deregulation, education, employment, human rights, labour, opposition, party, pensions, population, property, reform, regional, regulation, wages, welfare
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