Unrest might erupt in China as govt tightens restrictions on migration

The social unrest might erupt among rural millions in China due to tough rules set in place by the Chinese government to make it nearly impossible for rural migrants to acquire permits to shift to megacities, a Canada-based think tank said citing a report.

In a piece titled China’s Hukou Brewing social unrest among rural million, the International Forum For Right And Society (IFFRAS), said the Hukou system is said to be designed in order to maintain the professional and highly developed image of the big cities.

China introduced to infamous “hukou” system to control migration.

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