China to expand public service access for migrant workers

China has issued guidelines to expand access to basic public services for migrant workers without local household registration. This move aims to strengthen the social safety net and boost consumer demand in the economy. The guidelines promote service access based on residence rather than birthplace, easing access to education, housing, and social insurance for migrant families. Local governments are encouraged to support migrant children in schools and expand public rental housing programs, while also relaxing hukou restrictions in various sectors.