3-child parents to face barriers

As China scrapped its one-child policy, the existing social tracking system - a sort of credit rating for parents - was expanded in southern Guangdong province to help deter a third baby.

Now, the reports will indicate that a couple has exceeded the limit.

Couples who have a third child in violation of the rules will have difficulty applying for a loan, buying an airline ticket or benefiting from other social services under Guangdong's amended family planning regulation.