China has formally announced the closure of its international adoption program, bringing an end to a system that has helped tens of thousands of Chinese children find homes abroad since the 1990s, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The decision formalized a process largely on hold since the COVID-19 pandemic and marked a significant shift as China transitioned from overpopulation concerns to declining birth rates.
At a press briefing on Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed that international adoptions will now be limited to cases where foreigners are adopting children or stepchildren of relatives. Mao expressed gratitude to families who had adopted children from China, acknowledging their “desire and love” in welcoming these children into their homes.
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