A file picture of US federal agents raiding a suspected “birth tourism” hotel in Irvine, California, in March 2015. Photo: AP A file picture of US federal agents raiding a suspected “birth tourism” hotel in Irvine, California, in March 2015. Photo: AP
A file picture of US federal agents raiding a suspected “birth tourism” hotel in Irvine, California, in March 2015. Photo: AP
China /  People & Culture

Why ‘birth tourism’ from China persists, despite US crackdown

Many Chinese mothers say the ability of their child to get American citizenship gives them a better chance in life than settling down on the mainland

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Associated Press
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Updated: 8:46pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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A file picture of US federal agents raiding a suspected “birth tourism” hotel in Irvine, California, in March 2015. Photo: AP A file picture of US federal agents raiding a suspected “birth tourism” hotel in Irvine, California, in March 2015. Photo: AP
A file picture of US federal agents raiding a suspected “birth tourism” hotel in Irvine, California, in March 2015. Photo: AP
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