Legal basis: Article 2 of the Regulations on Household Registration in People's Republic of China (PRC): People and citizens in China should register their household registration according to the regulations.
The accounts of military personnel shall be handled by military organs in accordance with the relevant provisions on the administration of military personnel.
These Regulations shall apply to the household registration of foreigners and stateless persons living in People's Republic of China (PRC), except as otherwise provided by laws and regulations.