South China Morning Post
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Will China’s residency changes to social insurance unlock economic growth?
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China's State Council has eased residency restrictions on social insurance eligibility, allowing workers to enrol in programmes based on employment location rather than official household registration, a move analysts say could support long-term economic growth by reducing barriers to labour mobility.
Will China’s residency changes to social insurance unlock economic growth?
China’s decision to ease residency restrictions on social insurance applicants will help unleash positive, long-term economic growth, according to analysts.
The new measures announced on Friday by the State Council are part of China’s broader push to create a unified national market by removing barriers to the free flow of capital and talent.
Under the new policy, workers can enrol in social insurance programmes in the cities where they are employed, regardless of their official household...
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