The most noticeable change in China since then is the size of families. Qu was the youngest of six. Liu grew up as one of five children. But they have only one daughter.
Unlike many Chinese parents, Qu and Liu are happy to have a girl. However, like most parents in China, They put the need of their only child. Chen, first, she is trying for a place at the prestigious Beijing University. Qu, a propaganda officer at the municipal service bureau.
It is in one of the capital's ancient Hu tong alleyways. These are known for their close-knit families and warm hospitality. The elderly sit outside and chat. People wander to the shops in their pyjamas.
. It is a way of life cherished by Qu, but he can see that this relaxed routine is increasingly out of step with a nation experiencing one of the most amazing quick changes in human history.
we are not in a hurry to get rich, Say Qu. I don't want to rush around trying to make money -- I am not a machine. I put my family first.
Tens thousands of alleyways have been knocked down in the past few years, and their house is said to be next for demolition. And when the old communities go, the traditional family structure, in which children look after their elderly parents at home, goes too.
but for now, the Qu family keep the old ways. The grandfather, Qu Huanjun, 84 and frail, is the central of the family. My father lives here so this is the headquarters of the family, says his son. My brother and their families come to visit most weekends. We are very close.
they are sad that their daughter has grown up alone because the one-child policy forbids them from having any more. Our daughter is lonely, says Liu. I always wanted to have two children.
Qu and Liu are proud of their daughter. Chen is bright and well-balanced. She wants to study Archaeology. University will cost a great deal of money, says her father. So we try to live frugally and save for our daughter.
The most noticeable change in China since then is the size of families. Qu was the youngest of six. Liu grew up as one of five children. But they have only one daughter.
Unlike many Chinese parents, Qu and Liu are happy to have a girl. However, like most parents in China, They put the need of their only child. Chen, first, she is trying for a place at the prestigious Beijing University. Qu, a propaganda officer at the municipal service bureau.
It is in one of the capital's ancient Hu tong alleyways. These are known for their close-knit families and warm hospitality. The elderly sit outside and chat. People wander to the shops in their pyjamas.
. It is a way of life cherished by Qu, but he can see that this relaxed routine is increasingly out of step with a nation experiencing one of the most amazing quick changes in human history.
we are not in a hurry to get rich, Say Qu. I don't want to rush around trying to make money -- I am not a machine. I put my family first.
Tens thousands of alleyways have been knocked down in the past few years, and their house is said to be next for demolition. And when the old communities go, the traditional family structure, in which children look after their elderly parents at home, goes too.
but for now, the Qu family keep the old ways. The grandfather, Qu Huanjun, 84 and frail, is the central of the family. My father lives here so this is the headquarters of the family, says his son. My brother and their families come to visit most weekends. We are very close.
they are sad that their daughter has grown up alone because the one-child policy forbids them from having any more. Our daughter is lonely, says Liu. I always wanted to have two children.
Qu and Liu are proud of their daughter. Chen is bright and well-balanced. She wants to study Archaeology. University will cost a great deal of money, says her father. So we try to live frugally and save for our daughter.
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