Group 1 - Xiamen has significantly relaxed its household registration policies, eliminating requirements for education and housing for residents [5][10][11] - The new proposal allows individuals with stable employment and at least six months of social security contributions to settle in Xiamen, both on the island and off [8][9][10] - The changes are part of a broader trend across China, where many cities are loosening residency requirements to attract talent amid declining population growth [14][16][20] Group 2 - The relaxation of residency requirements is not primarily aimed at boosting the real estate market, as Xiamen has already lifted purchase restrictions [13][14] - Xiamen's population growth has been declining, with the city nearing negative growth, prompting the need for more aggressive measures to attract residents [20][22][26] - The city aims to support its industrial upgrade by attracting talent, as it faces challenges of industrial hollowing and a declining second industry sector [32][33][37] Group 3 - Xiamen's industrial output has been decreasing, with significant drops in key manufacturing sectors, highlighting the need for economic revitalization [37][59][63] - The city has only two trillion-yuan industries, indicating a need for diversification and strengthening of its industrial base [41][43] - The ultimate goal of these policies is to enhance industrial competitiveness by attracting skilled labor and fostering economic growth [64]
厦门落户门槛松绑,能否靠“抢人”重振工业?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-18 06:01