"The attempt to remove hukou, a permanent residence permit, restrictions in the college entrance exam, or gaokao, is complicated, especially in large cities where there are more educational resources. "

Tan Songhua, one of the key architects of the gaokao system, commenting on a recent notice of the State Council urging local authorities to release plans as soon as possible to enable children of migrant workers to take the exam in the city where they live

"The sinking share price in China is not simply an economic problem but has become a social and even a political problem."

Li Daokui, professor of economics with Tsinghua University, on the lack of restrictions in China's stock market at this year's World Economic Forum held in Tianjin on September 12

"Many people could not assimilate in smaller cities because social connections, rather than abilities, usually determine one's promotions or social status in such places."

Liu Xingyang, a senior consultant at ChinaHR.com, a human resources service provider, in response to a survey which showed 63 percent of this year's university graduates hope to stay in first-tier cities for at least one year after graduation, on September 17

"Boys need educational methods that are suitable for them, but further research is needed to determine whether it's necessary to send them to single-sex schools."

Wen Jun, Director of the Institute of Sociology of East China Normal University, in response to the establishment of a boys-only campus in Shanghai on September 17