As China marches towards, what the government's blue print calls " a moderately prosperous society by 2035", and "a modern socialist country that is strong and prosperous by 2050", attention is now on those born after the 1990s. This post-90s generation of "millennials" has been commonly labeled with some negative characters. CGTN reporter Han Bin interviews some of them, as well as a social expert, for their definitions about this generation and how they can shape China's future.

YANG ZHENTAO KUNQU OPERA PERFORMER "My name is Yang Zhentao. I feel happy practicing opera every day. I'm fascinated by its unique charm like the makeup and costumes, as well as how to change into another person in opera."

SHEN FENG MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR "I'm Shen Feng. I started to teach martial arts with only one student. No matter wind, rain or snow, I've never stopped teaching."

ZOU BIN, NPC DEPUTY CONSTRUCTION WORKER "I'm Zou Bin, a migrant worker. I started to learn brick laying at the age of 16 from my father. It takes skills, strength, and creativity. I represented China in the World Skills Competition."

TOM DOCTOROFF SENIOR PARTNER, PROPHET "They are a generation that grew up in a materially wealthy environment, but they are anxious about the future."

HAN BIN SHANGHAI "Chinese millennials have entered a key transition period, while the economy slows and confidence grows. Competition is fierce, but they have more choices. How the post 90s generation influences and shapes China's future is being closely watched."

TOM DOCTOROFF SENIOR PARTNER, PROPHET "The post-90s are pragmatic and they are doers. They are living in the now. They want experience."

SHEN FENG MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR "It was really hard at the very beginning. I was living in a basement and had less than 2,000 yuan to start up the business. But I firmly believed that I could succeed, as long as I would not give up."

YANG ZHENTAO KUNQU OPERA PERFORMER "There are lot of negative comments on me, as they don't understand what I'm doing. They don't know the history of Kunqu-- that's why I must stick to doing it."

ZOU BIN, NPC DEPUTY CONSTRUCTION WORKER "I want an easy life. But I don't have the conditions. I have to rely on myself."

TOM DOCTOROFF SENIOR PARTNER, PROPHET "They want to make their mark, by pursuing their passion, but they exist in an old regimented world. They know they can't fight against it, but still they want to be acknowledged by society for their contribution to society, based on who they are."

YANG ZHENTAO KUNQU OPERA PERFORMER "I think the post-90s are brave and determined to do something new."

SHEN FENG MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR "Many people say I don't need to push so hard, that parents can provide all I want. But when I see my students make improvement, I feel they really need me."

ZOU BIN, NPC DEPUTY CONSTRUCTION WORKER "I want to help more post-90s learn a skill with the spirit of craftsmanship."

TOM DOCTOROFF SENIOR PARTNER, PROPHET "They understand the evolution of Chinese society. They are hopefully result in a flexible, more responsive government."

"The government has given help for the professional art troupes. It should also help the civilian troupes just like ours."

"My goal this year is to give 8,000 children martial arts classes together with other instructors."

"To work toward a well-off society, our migrant workers also need to work hard ourselves to achieve this, and not just wait for the government."

TOM DOCTOROFF SENIOR PARTNER, PROPHET "They are forces of change and challenging convention, not breaking through barriers, but waving around the barriers, so that they can actually develop new ideas."

"I think the post-90s are very positive."

"They won't care about negative comments."

"Every age has its own way of living. I think each opportunity is reserved only for those who are well-prepared."