ISLAMABAD, September 6,2024 (DTI): The Chinese government has stopped the inter-country adoption of children, revoking a more than three-decade rule that was rooted in its once strict one-child policy.
The rule has gained worldwide attention since China opened its door to overseas adoption in 1992. Over 160,000 Chinese children have been adopted worldwide.
According to China’s Children International (CCI) out of the 160, 000 children, over 82,000 children mostly girls have been adopted in the United States (US).
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The Chinese government had adjusted its overseas children adoption policy as per international standards, said Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning.
Moa said that except for the adoption of a child or stepchild of blood relatives of the same generation who are within three generations of foreigners coming to China to adopt, China will not oversee the adoption of children.
