Accused of abandoning two babies in the US, this Chinese celebrity has sparked a national debate about surrogacy

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At first, it seemed like a classic celebrity romance.

Zheng Shuang, 29, was one of China's most popular actresses after shooting to fame a decade ago. Zhang Heng, 30, was a talented producer for a variety show. In 2018, the pair went public with a set of couple selfies, and often appeared affectionately in the spotlight afterward — even co-starring in a popular reality series.

It also published a recording of an alleged phone call, during which Zheng's parents allegedly suggested abandoning the children or giving them up for adoption, while Zheng allegedly expressed frustration that abortion was not a viable option given the mothers were 7 months' pregnant at the time. In 2001, the Ministry of Health issued a set of regulations on assisted reproductive technology, which banned medical institutions and health care workers from"practicing any form of surrogate technology." The trade of sperm, ova, zygotes and embryos is also strictly prohibited. Medical institutions can be fined up to 30,000 yuan for violations, according to the rules.

The Chinese government has resorted to a flurry of policies to encourage young people to get married and have children — to very limited success. However, it still bans the commercial use of many reproductive technologies, such as egg freezing, that would give women the freedom to have children later in life.

Yuan Xiaolu, a Chinese lawyer, told state-run news agency Xinhua the"lost cost" for violating regulations is an important reason for the underground market to outlast the crackdowns.

 

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Like the POGOs ,Zheng chose to go to another country to be able to do what is illegal in China.

propaganda!diversion! when china is under attack and its back against the wall especially on the issue of covid-19 terror groups conceptualize post beijing olympics it will create a bru ha ha scenarios!

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