In the 1990s and early 2000s, hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in China were detained under a little-known administrative system. How did this system operate, and why did it eventually come to an end? In this episode, we reconstruct the historical background, explain how enforcement worked on the ground, and examine one widely reported case that triggered nationwide debate and policy change. By connecting personal stories with institutional design, we explore what this episode reveals about governance, migration, and legal reform in modern China.
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