Jiejin Qiu

Pregnant with her first baby

Jiejin Qiu, who is six months pregnant with her first baby, poses underwater during a photo shoot at a local wedding photo studio in Shanghai on September 5, 2014.
Jiejin Qiu, who is six months pregnant with her first baby, poses underwater during a photo shoot at a local wedding photo studio in Shanghai September 5, 2014.

Qin Wuyue

Born in 2010

When asked if he would like to have siblings, Wuyue said: "No they're noisy."
Qin Wuyue, who was born in 2010, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 22, 2014. When asked if he would like to have siblings, Wuyue said: 'No they're noisy.'

Liu Ziyu

Born in 2009

When asked if she would like to have siblings, Ziyu said that she didn't want any "because my mother would pay full attention to him or her."
Only child Liu Ziyu, who was born in 2009, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 30, 2014. When asked if she would like to have siblings, Ziyu said that she didn't want any 'because my mother would pay full attention to him or her.'

Ding Zhongcheng

Born in 2008

"I don't want to have older brothers or sisters or younger ones either, because I don't want them to mess up all the things in the house. If there was a chance that my mother could give birth to older siblings, then I would accept it," Zhongcheng said.
Only child Ding Zhongcheng, who was born in 2008, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 30, 2014. 'I don't want to have older brothers or sisters or younger ones either, because I don't want them to mess up all the things in the house. If there was a chance that my mother could give birth to older siblings, then I would accept it,' Zhongcheng said.

Liang Xiao

Born in 2007

"I want a little sister because little brothers are naughty," Xiao said.
Liang Xiao, who was born in 2007, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 24, 2014. 'I want a little sister because little brothers are naughty,' Xiao said.

Liu Yuwei

Born in 2006

Yuwei said she would like siblings "because I want to play with them."
Liu Yuwei, who was born in 2006, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 16, 2014. Yuwei said she would like siblings 'because I want to play with them.'

Qian Dingheng

Born in 2005

"I don't want [a sibling], because he would interrupt my homework," Dingheng said.
Only child Qian Dingheng, who was born in 2005, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 30, 2014. 'I don't want [a sibling], because he would interrupt my homework,' Dingheng said.

Yu Yan

Born in 2004

"I want to have someone to play with," said Yan.
Yu Yan, who was born in 2004, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 24, 2014. 'I want to have someone to play with,' said Yan.

Wang Qi'an

Born in 2003

When asked if he would like to have siblings, Qi'an said: "No because I have investigated all my classmates who have brothers or sisters. None of them perform well in their studies."
Only child Wang Qi'an, who was born in 2003, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 15, 2014. When asked if he would like to have siblings, Qi'an said: 'No because I have investigated all my classmates who have brothers or sisters. None of them perform well in their studies.'

Ding Tieru

Born in 2002

"I have a cousin. I'd like to have a brother. Because we would be able to play together. I want more friends. We would be able to help each other in our studies," said Tieru.
Ding Tieru, who was born in 2002, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 27, 2014. 'I have a cousin. I'd like to have a brother. Because we would be able to play together. I want more friends. We would be able to help each other in our studies,' said Tieru.

Dai Jingting

Born in 2001

Jingting said she would like siblings "because it would be boring for me to stay at home alone."
Dai Jingting, who was born in 2001, poses for a photograph in Shanghai September 20, 2014. Jingting said she would like siblings 'because it would be boring for me to stay at home alone.'

Yao Jihan

Born in 2000

When asked if he would like siblings Jihan said: "No. I don't know. Maybe, maybe, because it's troublesome. If there is one more person in this house, the room will not be big enough to hold two children. I don't feel lonely because I have a lot of friends."
Yao Jihan, who was born in 2000, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 27, 2014. When asked if he would like siblings Jihan said: 'No. I don't know. Maybe, maybe, because it's troublesome. If there is one more person in this house, the room will not be big enough to hold two children. I don't feel lonely because I have a lot of friends.'

Zhang Xiaoying

Born in 1998

Xiaoying said, "If I had a brother older than me, he could help me do many things, play with me."
Zhang Xiaoying, who was born in 1998, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 24, 2014. Xiaoying said, 'If I had a brother older than me, he could help me do many things, play with me.'

Zhao Mengge

Born in 1997

"I'd like to have sisters. Little sisters are not naughty and they are easier to look after," said Mengge.
Zhao Mengge, who was born in 1997, poses for a photograph in Shanghai September 6, 2014. 'I'd like to have sisters. Little sisters are not naughty and they are easier to look after,' said Mengge.

Yang Zheng

Born in 1996

Zheng said: "I would like to have a big brother to teach me things, take me travelling and take care of me."
Yang Zheng, who was born in 1996, poses for a photograph in Shanghai September 3, 2014. Zheng said: 'I would like to have a big brother to teach me things, take me travelling and take care of me.'

Lv Mengmeng

Born in 1995

When asked if she would like siblings, Mengmeng said: "Maybe brothers, because I think they could protect me."
Lv Mengmeng, who was born in 1995, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 22, 2014. When asked if she would like siblings, Mengmeng said: 'Maybe brothers, because I think they could protect me.'

Wang Yanrong

Born in 1994

Yanrong said: "I would like to have a brother or a sister because that would be much more fun. There are times when you don't know who to talk to and then it would be better if I had a sibling. I know a cousin who has a sibling and they have a very good relationship."
Wang Yanrong, who was born in 1994, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 16, 2014. Yanrong said: 'I would like to have a brother or a sister because that would be much more fun. There are times when you don't know who to talk to and then it would be better if I had a sibling. I know a cousin who has a sibling and they have a very good relationship.'

Jiang Chencheng

Born in 1993

Chencheng said: "I wouldn't like to have a brother or a sister because I would have to share the [family's] financial [resources] with them and it would be very difficult for our parents to send them to good universities."
Jiang Chencheng, who was born in 1993, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 23, 2014. Chencheng said: 'I wouldn't like to have a brother or a sister because I would have to share the [family's] financial [resources] with them and it would be very difficult for our parents to send them to good universities.'

Huang Erbin

Born in 1992

When asked if she would like siblings Erbin said: "No, because of some financial reasons and another problem is I don't want to share my parents' love with other people."
Huang Erbin, who was born in 1992, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 31, 2014. When asked if she would like siblings Erbin said: 'No, because of some financial reasons and another problem is I don't want to share my parents' love with other people.'

Xiao Wenjin

Born in 1991

"I wish I had brothers and sisters because I think it's interesting. I wouldn't feel so lonely. We would have to share ... I like to share," said Wenjin.
Xiao Wenjin, who was born in 1991, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 29, 2014. 'I wish I had brothers and sisters because I think it's interesting. I wouldn't feel so lonely. We would have to share ... I like to share,' said Wenjin.

Zhang Haoran

Born in 1990

Haoran said: "It would be a good thing to have brothers or sisters who are of similar age. Then some problems that arise in our adulthood might be solved [more easily]. For example, communication with peers, and also learning sharing, individualism."
Zhang Haoran, who was born in 1990, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 22, 2014. Haoran said: 'It would be a good thing to have brothers or sisters who are of similar age. Then some problems that arise in our adulthood might be solved [more easily]. For example, communication with peers, and also learning sharing, individualism.'

Zhu Wenjun

Born in 1989

Wenjun said: "Of course I want to have a brother or a sister because being a single child is so lonely. I want to have someone to play with and grow up with."
Zhu Wenjun, who was born in 1989, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 24, 2014. Wenjun said: 'Of course I want to have a brother or a sister because being a single child is so lonely. I want to have someone to play with and grow up with.'

Dai Chen

Born in 1988

Chen said: "I don't want to have siblings because if I had a brother or a sister I would have to share. It would be difficult to get a good education."
Dai Chen, who was born in 1988, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 23, 2014. Chen said: 'I don't want to have siblings because if I had a brother or a sister I would have to share. It would be difficult to get a good education.'

Chen Xuejun

Born in 1987

Xuejun said: "I want to have an older brother. We could play together and he would protect me."
Chen Xuejun, who was born in 1987, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 30, 2014. Xuejun said: 'I want to have an older brother. We could play together and he would protect me.'

Lu Da

Born in 1986

"If there is a chance I'd like to have brothers and sisters. On the one hand, during my growth it is a good thing to have a brother or a sister who has similar age around. For many things I could discuss with him or her. On the other hand when my parents get older I need to take the responsibility of taking care of them. If there are brothers or sisters at home things will be much easier."
Lu Da, who was born in 1986, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 23, 2014. 'If there is a chance I'd like to have brothers and sisters. On the one hand, during my growth it is a good thing to have a brother or a sister who has similar age around. For many things I could discuss with him or her. On the other hand when my parents get older I need to take the responsibility of taking care of them. If there are brothers or sisters at home things will be much easier.'

Liu Yun

Born in 1984

"I'm a single child. I don't want to have any brother or sister. I have cousins, I would say we love each other and we have very good connections. So I never feel I need a brother or a sister."
Liu Yun, who was born in 1984, poses for a photograph in Shanghai July 29, 2014. Yun said: 'I'm a single child. I don't want to have any brother or sister. I have cousins, I would say we love each other and we have very good connections. So I never feel I need a brother or a sister.' Reuters

Qin Wen

Born in 1983

Wen said: "I think it's good to have a brother or a sister."
Qin Wen, who was born in 1983, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 22, 2014. Wen said: 'I think it's good to have a brother or a sister.'

Xu Yufang

Born in 1982

Yufang said: "I longed to have a brother to protect me, because I'm alone."
Xu Yufang, who was born in 1982, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 22, 2014. Yufang said: 'I longed to have a brother to protect me, because I'm alone.'

Zhou Yu

Born in 1981

"I wish I could have one brother because I am the only child in my family and while I do have lots of cousins, I'm the oldest one. So sometimes I wish I had an older brother to take care of me. Growing up, I think I missed having male role models," said Yu.
Zhou Yu, who was born in 1981, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 28, 2014. 'I wish I could have one brother because I am the only child in my family and while I do have lots of cousins, I'm the oldest one. So sometimes I wish I had an older brother to take care of me. Growing up, I think I missed having male role models,' said Yu.

Huang Zheng

Born in 1980

Zheng said: "I'd like to have a brother or a sister, because I would have someone to live and study with. If possible, I'd like to have an older sister. It's more appropriate and easier to communicate with a sister, rather than with your parents, when you're faced with some problems. I'm not saying I feel lonely. It just would make life more colourful."
Huang Zheng, who was born in 1980, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 28, 2014. Zheng said: 'I'd like to have a brother or a sister, because I would have someone to live and study with. If possible, I'd like to have an older sister. It's more appropriate and easier to communicate with a sister, rather than with your parents, when you're faced with some problems. I'm not saying I feel lonely. It just would make life more colourful.'

Cai Hua

Born in 1979

Hua said: "I wish I had a sister. I prefer to have a sister rather than a brother. I have a lot of friends who have a brother and they usually fight with each other. I think it would be very funny but I would prefer to have a sister."
Cai Hua, who was born in 1979, poses for a photograph in Shanghai August 30, 2014. Hua said: 'I wish I had a sister. I prefer to have a sister rather than a brother. I have a lot of friends who have a brother and they usually fight with each other. I think it would be very funny but I would prefer to have a sister.'