China's Ends Foreign Adoption of its Children

The Facts

• The Chinese government has reportedly said that, in keeping in line with global trends, it is putting an end to the practice of foreigners adopting young children.

• A Chinese government statement said the only exception to this policy would be if the child is a biological relative of the adoptive parents or is their stepchild.

• Chinese officials reportedly informed US diplomats on Thursday that Beijing will not "process cases at any stage” other than those cases covered by the exception.