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Cai Yuheng, 25, graduate student at Shanghai Jiaotong University

Cai Yuheng became a father in December. This year he is graduating from university. "A new member has coming into our family, and I am stepping onto my career path," says Cai, who got married in July. "I hope my work can relieve the financial burden on the family."

Cai has already got an offer from a real estate company and just bought an apartment in Shanghai with a monthly mortgage around 6,000 yuan ($860).

"I am not sure whether I am ready for my new role as a father, but I will do my best to provide my child with a better environment," says Cai. "I have already prepared the milk powder and diapers."

For his New Year's resolution, Cai hopes he will get Shanghai hukou－a household registration for the city－and perform well with his future employer.