historical household registration and local control system
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historical bao-jia system; household registration and mutual surveillance system
archaicA traditional Chinese system for household registration, tax collection, and local security, with households grouped into units (jia, bao) for mutual responsibility. Used from ancient times until the mid-20th century.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the bao-jia system was an important method for maintaining local public order.
Every ten households were organized into a jia, with one jiazhang appointed.
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The baozhang was responsible for household registration and security within his bao.
During the Republican era, some areas still used the bao-jia system.
The core of the bao-jia system was collective responsibility; if one household broke the law, the entire jia would be held responsible.