China Bans Foreigners From Adopting Its Children

China has just announced a major change in its adoption policies. From now on, foreign families will no longer be able to adopt children from China. The only exceptions are for blood relatives of the child. This new rule is a big shift from how things used to be.

Here’s the Scoop:

For years, many American families have been waiting to adopt children from China. But now, the Chinese government has decided to stop all international adoptions, except for cases where the adopters are close family members of the child. This means that if you’re not a direct blood relative, you won’t be able to bring a child from China into your home.

Why Is This Happening?

The Chinese government says this new rule aligns with international agreements and is part of their new policy direction. Previously, China had already tightened its adoption rules in 2007, focusing on things like the lifestyle and age of the adopting parents. They even paused foreign adoptions during the COVID-19 pandemi...

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