On September 5th, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a regular press briefing. During the session, a journalist from the Netherlands raised a question: “According to the U.S. Department of State, China officially ended its international adoption program as of August 28, 2024. Can you confirm this information and provide more details?”

2024年9月5日，外交部发言人毛宁在例行记者会上表示，有记者提问：“据美国国务院称，中国已于2024年8月28日正式结束了国际收养项目。请确认这一信息并提供更多细节。”

Mao Ning explained that the Chinese government has adjusted its transnational adoption policy. Going forward, China will no longer allow the adoption of children by foreign nationals, with exceptions made for foreigners seeking to adopt their stepchildren or children within three generations of collateral relatives. This decision aligns with the spirit of relevant international conventions.

毛宁解释说，中国政府已经调整了跨国收养政策。今后，中国将不再允许外国公民收养中国儿童，但对那些希望收养继子女或三代以内旁系血亲的外国人将有例外。这一决定符合相关国际公约的精神。

“We appreciate the goodwill and compassion shown by foreign governments and families who wish to adopt children from China,” Mao Ning added.

毛宁补充说：“我们感谢外国政府和家庭对中国儿童收养所表现出的善意和同情。”

"For further specifics, I recommend you consult with the competent Chinese authorities," Mao Ning concluded.

毛宁最后表示：“如需了解更多具体情况，我建议你们咨询中国相关主管部门。”