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China does not recognize dual nationality. The
Nationality Law of China holds that as soon as a Chinese takes a
foreign citizenship, he will automatically lose his Chinese citizenship.
Anyone having any of the following characteristics
is regarded as a citizen of China:
Persons belonging to any of the nationalities in
China
- Any person born in China whose parents are both Chinese nationals
or one of whose parents is a Chinese national
- Any person born abroad whose parents are both Chinese nationals,
or one parent who is a Chinese national
- Any person born in China whose parents are stateless, or of
uncertain nationality, and have settled in China
Foreigners or stateless persons who are willing to abide by China's
constitution and laws, and who meet one of the following conditions,
may be naturalized upon approval of their applications:
- They are close relatives of Chinese nationals
- They have settled in China
- They have other legitimate reasons
All Chinese citizens are required to enter and depart China, on
PRC travel documents. Others cannot.
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