China will relax hukou system to promote freer movement of labour
Authorities will make it easier to move between employers, improve incentive systems
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CHINA outlined plans late on Wednesday to promote the freer movement of labour as authorities look to cushion slowing growth in the world's second-biggest economy.
The policy statement issued by the State Council, China's Cabinet, included a pledge to relax the country's household registration system, which has been criticised as discriminatory and a deterrent to urbanisation. Authorities will also make it easier to move between employers and improve incentive systems aimed at encouraging workers to go to less developed regions.
