Last Change:
06/09/2025
Constitution of the People's Republic of China
Year: 1982
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
The Constitution of China outlines the rights and duties of citizens. It addresses the status of foreigners, including their legal protections and the conditions under which they may reside in the country. In article 32, the Constitution stipulates that the People’s Republic of China shall protect the lawful rights and interests of foreigners in its territory and may grant asylum to foreigners who request it on political grounds.
Selected provisions
Constitution of the PRC, Article 32 - Generic
The People’s Republic of China shall protect the lawful rights and interests of foreigners in the territory of China; foreigners in the territory of China must abide by the law of the People’s Republic of China.
The People’s Republic of China may grant asylum to foreigners who request it on political grounds.