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China to “Speed Up” Hukou System Reform

The National Development and Reform Commission announced Tuesday that the government “will speed up” reform of China’s household registration or “hukou” system, following up on pledges by incoming leaders to emphasize urbanization and improve opportunities for rural citizens. From Aaron Back and Liyan Qi of The Wall Street Journal: The NDRC said the government would fo