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Taiwan deports foreigner accused of promoting surrogacy
Officials in Taiwan have deported a Chinese national accused of promoting surrogacy within the nation, despite the fact that the practice is illegal.
A Chinese 'influencer' has been deported from Taiwan for promoting surrogacy and assisted reproductive technology services.
The man violated the country's Medical Care Act, which prohibits anyone other than licensed medical professionals from advertising medical services, and the Assisted Reproduction Act, which prohibits commercial surrogacy.
Surrogacy commodifies both the woman and the child. The industry is full of abuses, and comes with a number of risks.
The man, known online as "Berlinsun," is described as a Chinese influencer with more than one million followers on social media platforms. He has been accused of promoting surrogacy-related services, particularly for same-sex couples, advising them as to how to go about securing a child through assisted reproductive technology.
As reported by the Taipei Times, "The man had entered Taiwan on a tourist visa, but engaged in activities inconsistent with the purpose of his visit, in violation of regulations governing mainland Chinese visitors."
Kaohsiung City government officials announced Friday that Berlinsun had been deported and fined NT$200,000 (US$6,100) for violating the country's Medical Care Act, which prohibits anyone other than licensed medical professionals from advertising medical services. His actions also violated the nation's Assisted Reproduction Act, which prohibits commercial surrogacy.
Commercial surrogacy is illegal in many places throughout the world because it commodifies both the mother and the child, a violation of human rights. A United Nations human rights official has even condemned it, noting that it exploits women and children.
The surrogacy industry is rife with widespread abuses. Surrogate mothers often live in poverty, choosing to become surrogates for wealthy buyers so they can support their families.
Surrogate mothers are also at a higher risk than biological mothers for numerous complications, including gestational diabetes, hypertension related to pregnancy, and post-birth bleeding complications.
Just last month, Taiwan officials announced they had busted an illegal surrogacy ring involving a Chinese national and two Taiwanese nationals who were catering specifically to male clientele. The children created through this process are now left in limbo, as officials work to sort their legal status and parentage.
Children are not products to be ordered at the whim of adults who desire to parent. Each one is a unique gift from God, and deserving of their mother and their father.
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Taiwan deports foreigner accused of promoting surrogacy
Officials in Taiwan have deported a Chinese national accused of promoting surrogacy within the nation, despite the fact that the practice is illegal.
A Chinese 'influencer' has been deported from Taiwan for promoting surrogacy and assisted reproductive technology services.
The man violated the country's Medical Care Act, which prohibits anyone other than licensed medical professionals from advertising medical services, and the Assisted Reproduction Act, which prohibits commercial surrogacy.
Surrogacy commodifies both the woman and the child. The industry is full of abuses, and comes with a number of risks.
The man, known online as "Berlinsun," is described as a Chinese influencer with more than one million followers on social media platforms. He has been accused of promoting surrogacy-related services, particularly for same-sex couples, advising them as to how to go about securing a child through assisted reproductive technology.
As reported by the Taipei Times, "The man had entered Taiwan on a tourist visa, but engaged in activities inconsistent with the purpose of his visit, in violation of regulations governing mainland Chinese visitors."
Kaohsiung City government officials announced Friday that Berlinsun had been deported and fined NT$200,000 (US$6,100) for violating the country's Medical Care Act, which prohibits anyone other than licensed medical professionals from advertising medical services. His actions also violated the nation's Assisted Reproduction Act, which prohibits commercial surrogacy.
Commercial surrogacy is illegal in many places throughout the world because it commodifies both the mother and the child, a violation of human rights. A United Nations human rights official has even condemned it, noting that it exploits women and children.
The surrogacy industry is rife with widespread abuses. Surrogate mothers often live in poverty, choosing to become surrogates for wealthy buyers so they can support their families.
Surrogate mothers are also at a higher risk than biological mothers for numerous complications, including gestational diabetes, hypertension related to pregnancy, and post-birth bleeding complications.
Just last month, Taiwan officials announced they had busted an illegal surrogacy ring involving a Chinese national and two Taiwanese nationals who were catering specifically to male clientele. The children created through this process are now left in limbo, as officials work to sort their legal status and parentage.
Children are not products to be ordered at the whim of adults who desire to parent. Each one is a unique gift from God, and deserving of their mother and their father.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
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