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Asked by Orem Frien from united states | Nov. 20, 2020 05:52

About:Dual Nationality

Are there other markers of Chinese identity that can be passed if citizenship cannot be?

Hi. So, I (an American and Spanish citizen) was speaking with my wife (a Chinese citizen) about future progeny. Given that China forbids dual nationality and we live in the United States, it makes sense to let my child inherit my nationalities and not her Chinese nationality. However, she believes that as a former resident of Beijing, she has a residency permit or similar that she can pass to our children. Can anyone provide clarity on any of the following: (1) What this document is. (2) Whether it can be passed down to children born outside of China. (3) How to register such documents?

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Answered by Tracy | Nov. 26, 2020 17:39

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No, I am afraid not. China doesn't accept dual nationality.

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Answered by Greg | Dec. 29, 2020 07:16

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That document is Hukou, it's basically what allows one to receive benefits from the government (like education and being able to buy property) in a given part of China. Hukou from Beijing is the best one, so I'd say if u think ur child will ever want to live in China, it is in their best interest to have it and have a chinese citizenship. Babies born outside to a chinese national can receive chinese citizenship connected to the parents citizenship.

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Answered by Orem Frien | Dec. 30, 2020 05:01

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Thank you for your reply. Is it possible for a child to inherit a Beijing Hukou without inheriting Chinese Citizenship. I would assume no, but I would prefer a more definitive answer than my inherent assumptions.

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