Policy Brief: Migrant Rights, Realities, and Governance in China

"Moving beyond observation, this document articulates a shift in advocacy priorities, arguing that the next phase of migration governance must prioritize 'enforceability over availability.' The agenda calls for moving from administrative policy declarations to operational mandates: decoupling residency rights from specific employers, digitizing social security portability, and establishing independent support networks for the most vulnerable. This shift is essential to harmonize China's national development goals with international labor standards."

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