China Ends Foreign Adoptions After Three Decades

The policy shift leaves hundreds of American families in limbo and raises questions about China's demographic challenges.

China will no longer allow foreign nationals to adopt Chinese children, except for blood relatives.
The decision impacts over 160,000 children adopted internationally since 1992, with half going to the US.
The move aligns with international trends but is also influenced by China's declining birth rates and demographic concerns.
Critics argue the abrupt policy change overlooks the benefits of international adoption, particularly for children with special needs.
US officials are seeking clarification on the status of pending adoption cases.