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Citizenship China, in 10 editions.

The entry for China published Citizenship in 10 editions of 36, from 2016 to 2025. The text never changed. Each is shown as published. Citizenship in every entry.

editions changed the text
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the first edition with it
2016
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Citizenship” (2016 to 2025).

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2025 edition

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The same text in 10 editions, 2016 to 2025.

citizenship by birth:
no
citizenship by descent only:
least one parent must be a citizen of China
dual citizenship recognized:
no
residency requirement for naturalization:
while naturalization is theoretically possible, in practical terms it is extremely difficult; residency is required but not specified

citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: least one parent must be a citizen of China
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: while naturalization is theoretically possible, in practical terms it is extremely difficult; residency is required but not specified

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Central Intelligence Agency. “China: Citizenship.” The World Factbook, 2016–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/china/citizenship.

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