China Prohibits Revealing Baby Gender During Pregnancy Since 1996 Nationwide, With Severe Punishments for Doctors and Hospitals

Written by Felipe Alves da Silva

Published on 25/07/2025 at 13:34

Ultrassom na China lembra que a regra de não informar o sexo do bebê foi criada na época da política do filho único, entre 1979 e 2015.

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China Has Prohibited Doctors From Revealing The Sex Of Babies Before Birth Since 1996, A Rule Established During The One-Child Policy, In Force From 1979 To 2015. The Determination Aims To Curb The Practice Of Gender Selection And Reduce The Cultural Impact Favoring The Birth Of Male Children, A Situation That Disrupted Population Rates In The Country.

At The Turn Of The 2000s, The Chinese Census Indicated 120 Boys For Every 100 Girls, A Number Well Above The Global Standard Of 105 For 100. Some Provinces Recorded Ratios Of 130 Male Births For Every 100 Female Births, A Scenario Associated With Sociocultural And Economic Factors That Directly Influence Chinese Families.

Among The Factors Are Traditions That See Men As Responsible For Taking Care Of Elderly Parents And The Fact That, After Marriage, The Woman Joins Her Husband’s Family. This Combination Created, Over Decades, A Scenario Where A Male Child Was Considered Essential To Sustain The Family Structure, Especially In Rural Areas.

Ban Continues Despite Legalization Of Abortion

Although Abortion Is Legalized In China, The Law Still Prohibits Parents From Discovering The Baby’s Sex During Pregnancy. Doctors Caught Providing This Information Can Be Fined, Lose Their License, And Even Lead Hospitals To Administrative Sanctions, A Measure Aimed At Curtailing Selective Abortions And Demographic Distortions.

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Traditions And Official Data Support The Continuation Of The Law

Even After The End Of The One-Child Policy, The Legislation Remains In Effect Due To The Social Impact Of Discriminatory Practices And The Necessity To Balance The Gender Ratio In The Country. The Chinese Government Understands That Relaxing The Rule Could Again Widen The Inequality In Birth Rates.

The Information Was Released By The Portal Brasil em Folhas, Based On Statements And Historical Data, Including Census Information And Expert Statements About The Cultural And Population Context Of China.

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