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Dongguan has more than six million migrant workers. |
Dongguan began testing a ratings system for migrant workers to obtain the city's hukou (residence permits) from Wednesday.
Those who accumulate 60 points under the system will be able to have their hukou transferred to Dongguan. Around 12,370 people are expected to benefit from the policy this year, said the government on Wednesday.
The rating mechanism is divided into several criteria for evaluation, including residence situation and social insurance status. Education level, property and the time working the Dongguan, social service will also help hukou applicants gain extra points.
The mechanism is intended to make it easier for migrants to apply for hukou. Dongguan has more than six million migrant workers, who do not enjoy the same treatment as their urban counterparts in employment, education, health care and social security.
