University Students Banned From Living Off-Campus

Sometimes China’s citizens ‘push back’ a little when being told what to think or do;

Although the Ministry of Education bans university students living off-campus, many students ignore the ban and continue to rent housing outside their colleges.

In a notice issued recently, the ministry states that all university students should live in school dormitories, and forbids students renting private accommodation off-campus in principle.

The ministry said the ban is motivated by a concern for students’ safety, as well as a desire to simplify administration in educational institutions.

Plenty of dissenting voices have been heard since the ban was issued.