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China debates reform of household registration

12/14/2006

The Chinese government has opened a nationwide debate on reforming its household registration system to cope with its rapid urbanization.

Australia-Overseas adoptions triple

12/13/2006

The number of local babies adopted has plummeted and children born overseas now account for three-quarters of all Australian adoptions.

US Congressman Talks Adoption

12/13/2006

North Dakota Congressman Rep. Earl Pomeroy takes very seriously the issue of international adoption because he knows about problems in the system and the emotions involved.

Kenya signs Hague convention

12/13/2006

Vice president, Moody Awori has said the cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of the Hague convention on the protection of children and cooperation in respect of inter-country adoption.

China Admits Organ Tourism

11/19/2006

Beijing official acknowledges foreigners benefited from execution of prisoners

China's challenges

11/18/2006

As China continues to emerge as a dominant power in the world economy and in world politics, greater understanding of Chinese people and culture is important for Americans.