Foreign Chinese don't have to cancel their accounts.

Foreign Chinese don't have to cancel their accounts.

First, the identification of foreign Chinese.

Foreign Chinese, as the name implies, refers to people with China descent who have acquired foreign nationality. Although they have foreign nationality, they may still keep their household registration information in China. In this case, they don't need to take the initiative to cancel their China hukou.

Second, the relevant provisions of the household registration management

According to China's household registration management system, household registration is an important proof of citizenship and the basis for enjoying various rights and interests of the country. For foreign Chinese, although they are no longer citizens of China, their household registration information will not prevent them from legally living and engaging in related activities in China during the retention period.

Third, keep the convenience and precautions of household registration.

It may be more convenient for foreign Chinese to keep their household registration. For example, when dealing with China-related property, inheritance and other affairs, household registration information can be used as an important proof document. However, it should be noted that retaining the household registration does not mean that foreign Chinese can enjoy the rights and interests of China citizens at will. Their residence, work and education in China still need to abide by relevant laws and regulations and go through relevant procedures according to regulations.

Fourth, cancel the household registration.

Although foreign Chinese do not need to voluntarily cancel their household registration, under certain circumstances, such as incorrect or repeated household registration information, involving illegal crimes, etc., the relevant departments can cancel them according to law. In addition, foreign Chinese who voluntarily apply for renunciation of China nationality will also have their household registration information cancelled.

To sum up:

Foreign Chinese do not need to cancel their household registration, but they should understand and abide by the household registration management system and relevant laws and regulations in China. While enjoying the convenience, we should also pay attention to the legality of our actions and ensure that all activities in China conform to the regulations.

Legal basis:

Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 8 provides that:

If the application for China citizenship is approved, China citizenship will be obtained; Those who have been approved to join China nationality shall not retain their foreign nationality.

Article 9 provides that:

China citizens who have settled in foreign countries will automatically lose their China nationality if they voluntarily join or acquire foreign nationality.

Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Household Registration

Article 17 stipulates:

When the contents of household registration need to be changed or corrected, the head of household or himself shall report to the household registration authority; If it is verified through examination, the household registration authority shall change or correct it.

When the household registration authority deems it necessary, it may require the applicant to issue a certificate of change or correction.