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Chinese Billionaires Exploit U.S. Surrogacy for Mega-Families

12/18/2025

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Chinese billionaires are using American surrogates to build 'mega-families' with over 100 children.
These surrogacies, inspired by figures like Elon Musk, exploit lax U.S. laws, with costs up to $200,000 per child.
Xu Bo, a gaming-industry billionaire, says he fathered over 100 children.
Wang Huiwe, another executive, reportedly wants to have 10 daughters to marry influential men.
The Chinese Embassy in the United States warns surrogacy could trigger ethical crises.

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Chinese billionaires are using American surrogates to build 'mega-families' with over 100 children.
These surrogacies, inspired by figures like Elon Musk, exploit lax U.S. laws, with costs up to $200,000 per child.
Xu Bo, a gaming-industry billionaire, says he fathered over 100 children.
Wang Huiwe, another executive, reportedly wants to have 10 daughters to marry influential men.
The Chinese Embassy in the United States warns surrogacy could trigger ethical crises.