China has declared surrogacy a criminal offence, introducing stricter measures to curb illegal reproductive services following reports of underground facilities offering unauthorised assisted reproductive procedures.
The country has reiterated its strict ban on all forms of surrogacy, warning that anyone organising or facilitating such arrangements will face severe legal consequences.
National Health Commission spokesperson Yang Jinrui said surrogacy violates established ethical standards and constitutes a criminal offence under the country’s regulations.
He also clarified that so-called surrogacy agreements have no legal protection in China. Individuals involved in such arrangements could face legal action and accountability, according to reports in the official media.
