Sound bites

"The large number of migrant workers in the city has already overwhelmed the city's capacity. I cannot imagine the city expanding further to nearby Hebei province."

Chen Yun, a 27-year-old public relations manager in Beijing's Chaoyang district

"Even though my work comes with relatively low pay, it seems that I have made the right choice. The hukou status will be much more difficult after the regulation comes into force."