PERMANENT RUCKUS Netizens Outraged Over China's Proposed Permanent Residence Rules

摘要

The Ministry of Justice proposed new rules on foreigners'perma­nent residence in China at the end of February,with the draft legislation receiving strong backlash on Chinese social media.According to the draft rules,foreign­ers who are internationally acknowl­edged for achievements in fields such as science and technology,sports,education and economics can apply for permanent residence.Folks who've heavily contributed to China's develop­ment-either economically or socially-are also able to apply upon the recom­mendation of relevant governmental bodies.