Research Article

Post-Pandemic Legislative Transition Analysis in China’s Metropolises: Street Vending between Prohibition and Legalization

Authors

  • Xiaobo Liang Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing 100091, China
  • Jiayin Zhang Camford Royal School, Beijing 100080, China
  • Junlan Yao College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China

Abstract

The governance of the street vendor economy has always been an important part of the social grass-roots governance. To stimulate the economy and ensure employment in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, the Chinese government's policy towards the street vendor economy has transitioned from prohibition to legalization. This paper traces the three distinct historical phases of China's economic policy concerning street stalls in the 21st century, shedding light on the resistance encountered during the process of legalization. Subsequently, it uses policy comparative analysis to explain the legislative transition and the underlying reasons for these changes in three major Chinese metropolises: Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing. The results show that the city's legislative turning and diversion strategies cannot achieve the expected effect. So the paper proffers suggestions for future policy-making. The suggestions include Person-centered place designation, flexible time, and rights protection policy.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies

Volume (Issue)

6 (3)

Pages

59-66

Published

11-03-2024

How to Cite

Liang, X., Zhang, J., & Yao, J. (2024). Post-Pandemic Legislative Transition Analysis in China’s Metropolises: Street Vending between Prohibition and Legalization. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 6(3), 59–66. https://doi.org/10.32996/jhsss.2024.6.3.7

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Keywords:

China, post-epidemic, street vendors, urban governance, legislation