The Department of State received a notification from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) stating the following:  

...beginning August 28, 2024, except for foreigners adopting stepchildren and children of collateral relatives within three generations in China, civil affairs departments across China will no longer carry out foreign adoption work.  

We know this announcement caused great concern for prospective adoptive parents who have been matched with Chinese children through the Hague adoption process.  

We are seeking written clarification from PRC authorities regarding the impact on intercountry adoption cases already in process and will maintain close communication with Adoption Service Providers (ASPs) and prospective adoptive parents.