Tuesday, March 30, 2010

"Second Generaton" migrant workers

This new generation of citizens, the children of migrant workers, do not have the same passion for farmland as their parents. Yet, they do share the same dream as their parents in some regards. One of which is wealth. They dream of equal rights and living in a country where they no longer have to face social problems. Currently they are marginalized and discriminated against even though their work has caused China's economic growth to increase by 8%. Because of hukou (a household registration system), migrant workers are not able to have to privileges of "education, medical care, housing, employment and other public services" (Xinhua). Eventually the government has plans to let workers gradually become urban residents.

information received from:
http://en.cncaprc.gov.cn/en/iroot1007210001/4028e47d26c07bda0127658661530193.html

Monday, March 29, 2010

Better Social Security for Disabled Elderly



China's new government work report has focused more on social security for disabled. Currently there are over 83 million disabled people living in China, which is equivalent to 6.34% of the population. Of this 6.34%, over 70% of these disabled citizens are residing in poor, rural areas. Never before has the Chinese government included these social services in their governmental report.

sources from:

http://en.cncaprc.gov.cn/en/iroot1007210001/4028e47d26c07bda0127501409cc016f.html