China Law in One Minute

China Law in One Minute presents one-minute insight into an aspect of Chinese law and Chinese society.

In China Law in One Minute, a column of China Justice Observer, we will enrich the content of this column at a rate of 1,000 new posts every year, so as to cover all aspects of Chinese law and society.

In China, Who Have the Right to Inheritance?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

In China, the children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents of the heir have the right to inheritance.

How to Place Your Child for Adoption？

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

Both biological parents shall place out their children for adoption together.

How Do You Terminate An Adoption?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

The adoption may be terminated through agreement. If no agreement can be reached, the party requesting the termination of the adoption may bring a lawsuit to the court.

How Can Foreigner Adopt Child from China?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

The foreigner may adopt children in China in accordance with the law and shall fulfill the same requirements as the Chinese adopter.

Can Single Man/Woman Adopt Children?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

It depends.

How Do Adoptions Work?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team

As of the date of establishment of the adoption, the rights and obligations in the relationship between adoptive parents and adopted children shall be the same as those of their biological parents and children.