"We should learn to accept and appreciate what nature has given us and forget our obsession with physical appearance."

Zhu Hongwen, a professor of philosophy and sociology at Beijing Normal University, in response to a survey released by China Youth Daily saying that more than 75 percent of young people believe that being physically attractive can give them a competitive edge in society, on August 7

"Internet celebrities, who have notable influence on public opinion in virtual society, should share more positive and constructive messages with Chinese netizens."

Lu Wei, Director of the State Internet Information Office, on August 11

"It turns out that young people today are no less traditional than elder generations."

Han Tingyu, Marketing Director of Touchmedia, a major taxi in-vehicle advertising screen owner, in response to a month-long survey conducted by his company, which revealed that about 60 percent of those polled expect to get married, and ideally have a child, before the age of 29

"Fingerprints can help police, institutions and citizens be sure of the cardholder's identity, but it is not practical to ask all departments to install fingerprint devices."

Luo Yaping, a fingerprint expert at the People's Public Security University of China, in response to the Ministry of Public Security's program of recording fingerprints on ID cards in order to prevent criminals using lost or stolen cards from making purchases or conducting other illegal business