第一章总则第一条为了证明居住在中华人民共和国境内的公民的身份,保障公民的合法权益,便利公民进行社会活动,维护社会秩序,制定本法。第二条居住在中华人民共和国境内的年满十六周岁的中国公民,应当依照本法的规定申请领取居民身份证;未满十六周岁的中国公民,可以依照本法的规 Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 This Law is enacted in order to prove the identity of citizens residing in the territory of the People’s Republic of China, safeguard the lawful rights and interests of citizens, facilitate citizens’ social activities and maintain social order. Article 2 Chinese citizens aged 16 and above who reside in the territory of the People’s Republic of China shall apply for identity cards under the provisions of this Law. Chinese citizens under the age of 16 may, in accordance with the provisions of this Law