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'We want at least 2 kids, preferably 3,' say newlywed couple in China

Dr Ding and her husband Dr Jia are trying for their first child. The newlyweds, who both have siblings, plan to have more than one child as they want the child to have siblings too. ST PHOTO: AW CHENG WEI
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BEIJING - The Jias - who are newlyweds - held their wedding banquet in January, and are now trying for their first child.

"We are open to having more children," said Dr Ding, who is hoping to be a mother soon. "We want at least two children, one boy and one girl, and if conditions allow, we will want a third child."

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