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danwei (work unit)
The basic-level organization through which party and government officials control social, political, and economic behavior of residents. The danwei typically controls the allocation of housing, grain, edible oil, and cotton rations; the issuance of permits to travel, to marry, and to bear or adopt children; and permission to enter the army, party, and university and to change employment.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: History
- Category: Chinese history
- Company: Library of Congress
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- William.Ma
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