Legal basis: Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Household Registration Management.
Article 1 These Regulations are formulated for the purpose of maintaining social order, safeguarding citizens' rights and interests and serving socialist construction.
Article 2 Both China people and China citizens shall register their household registration in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. The accounts of military personnel shall be handled by military organs in accordance with the relevant provisions on the administration of military personnel. These Regulations shall apply to the household registration of foreigners and stateless persons living in People's Republic of China (PRC), except as otherwise provided by laws and regulations.