For young people living in cities, priorities are shifting with the generations. According to a survey conducted in sixteen major cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, top concerns among the young are housing, social security, and prices.

Housing, for the first time ranks as one of the top three concerns. 43 percent of those born in the 1980's say they are concerned over housing, 10 percent higher compared with other age groups.

One urban resident in Beijing said "I am most concerned about housing. I do not own a home."

One urban resident in Beijing said "Forget marriage and having a child, we must have a house. But prices are very high. It is difficult for us to afford a home."