China has issued a new policy which allows people to register children who have been adopted illegally. The unusual move is intended to protect the children by guaranteeing their legal rights.

"The guideline, jointly issued by five ministries and made public on Monday, allows people to register their illegally adopted children without fear of punishment... The legal rights of these children are not currently guaranteed, such as permanent residence of a city, schooling, and inheritance."

People who have adopted illegally will not have to meet strict requirements regarding age and health. The new policy also requires anyone who finds an abandoned infant to hand the child over to police immediately. Source: Xinhua News (China)

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