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Hukou Rules to be Eased in Small Cities Around China

This reform comes as China seeks to reignite urbanization and economic growth in the country.

by Bryan Grogan, 09 April 2019

Beijing School Sues Former Teacher for ¥310,000 to Repay Hukou

Liang left his seven-year contract after the first year. The school retaliated in court, suing him for RMB310,000.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 02 November 2018

Beijing Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years For Illegal Hukou Registrations

On top of his 10-year prison term, the court fined the officer RMB300,000 and demanded that he return the rest of his illegal revenue.

by Jesse Pottinger, 19 July 2018

This Game Will Predict if You Can Survive China's Hukou System

Game of homes.

by That's, 08 April 2017

What People Today Are Saying About China's Hukou System

Six urban dwellers tell us what they think about China's hukou system.

by That's PRD, 07 April 2017

The Human Cost of China's Hukou System

Measuring the effects on those left behind by China's internal passport system.

by Sky Gidge, 05 April 2017

Is China's 'Internal Passport' Becoming Obsolete?

A look at whether or not the hukou is here to stay.

by Jocelyn Richards, 04 April 2017

85% of Migrants Feel They 'Don't Belong' in First-Tier Cities

A survey of young people working in China's tier one cities reveal a surprising disconnect between migrants and their chosen homes.

by Rachel Deason, 24 February 2017

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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