Beijing Migrants in Limbo Despite New Hukou Reform

(Beijing) – Zhang Tianpan and his wife thought earlier this month that Beijing might finally solve a problem that has vexed them for six years – a way to grant them residency in the capital, which would open up public services, like public schooling for their child.

Zhang, 32 and a native of Fujian province, has been working as a senior journalist in Beijing for six years. His wife, 34 and from Hebei, is co-owner of an art gallery here.