Director's paternity sparks debate

Street Talk

Li Jing, teacher and mother of a 5-month-old daughter in Beijing

"If you have enough money (to afford the fines), why not have more children? Having more children means more blessings, a traditional Chinese concept. I'm planning to have another child as it's better for a child to have a companion in early life."

Peng Peng, mother of a 1-year-old son in Jiangxi province

"The number of children Zhang Yimou chose to have is his personal right. He had the children with his wife, and he is taking full responsibility for raising them."

Lian Peng, columnist

"I think he has the freedom to father more than one child. What is irresponsible is having children and not being able to take care of them or provide a good environment to grow up in."

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