“Historically, (Chinese) families prefer a son. The son is the one who carries the family name, does the physical labor and takes care of the parents. Daughters take care of their in-laws.”
“Babies have been found in marketplaces, bus stops, on busy streets ... where orphans are primarily picked up. Ninety-five percent of the babies are female.”
“Couples must complete the entire process. The cost is approximately $16,500 for a couple and the wait time (for a child) is a year and a half process, from start to finish.”
“You have to assess your readiness on raising a child. China places about 7,000 children a year. They don't like to go higher and don't want to rush the process because it will lead to corruption.”
