April 6, 1984 the (JiaZi March sixth), identity card system in that territory.

1984, issued by the State Council of the People's Republic of China Resident Identity Card Trial Regulations provides: Where to live within the territory of the People's Republic of China, Chinese citizens, in addition to those under 16 years of age and active duty armed police , and the prisoners are serving sentences of reeducation through labor personnel, should apply for a resident ID card.
resident identity card have the force of law to prove citizenship. Resident identity card registration project including name, sex, nationality, date of birth, address, and expiration date. Resident identity card validity period of 10 years, 20 years, long-term three.
implementation of resident identity card system, safeguard social stability, the need to establish a good social order, but also an important measure to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens. Chinese citizens also make moving easier, more convenient to work outside the home, more in line with the needs of a market economy.