In China, a couple left&nbsp;their baby with a nanny, citing a&nbsp;large&nbsp;inheritance of 400 million yuan (around US$55 million) from the wife's ex-partner.&nbsp;Afterward, they disappeared, leaving the nanny whom they had to pay 110,000 yuan (approximately US$15,000). This has sparked intense online debate, with suspicions arising that the couple might not be the child's biological parents and may have exploited the infant in a scam, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

The couple, from Harbin in northeastern China, absconded after leaving their five-month-old in the nanny's care without payment.

They claimed the windfall would come from the wife's dead former partner. Despite several months of service, the nanny received no salary and even lent the couple 50,000 yuan. Evidence provided by the nanny via WeChat indicates financial transactions with the couple.

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<h2>How did the couple convince the nanny?</h2>

Their story about inheriting wealth in Tianjin seemed dubious. To gain the nanny's trust, they showed her manipulated screenshots of alleged inheritances and a photo of a property certificate, which was later revealed to be altered. Attempts to contact the couple have failed, leaving the nanny unable to recover her losses.&nbsp;

“I gave them all my savings, but since November last year, I haven’t received my salary. They owe me and the money I borrowed from my brother. Without any income, I’m still caring for their child,” the nanny told Heilongjiang Radio and Television.&nbsp;

Many online commentators advised her to report the incident to the authorities, suspecting she may have been targeted in a scam.

“Are they even the real parents? Why not take the child with you if you’re going to claim a 400 million-yuan inheritance?” asked one online observer.

“You should report this to the police. This story has too many holes. It’s highly unlikely her ex would leave her such an inheritance unless the child was his. This smells like a scam,” said another.

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“Is it possible the child isn’t actually theirs? Maybe they kidnapped the child to sell but, finding no buyers, turned to scamming instead,” said a third person.

While a fourth wrote, "This couple may have either kidnapped or abandoned the child. In either case, it’s a crime. I’m waiting to see if any action will be taken."

(With inputs from agencies)

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In China, a couple left their baby with a nanny, citing a large inheritance of 400 million yuan (around US$55 million) from the wife's ex-partner. Afterward, they disappeared, leaving the nanny whom they had to pay 110,000 yuan (approximately US$15,000).

In China, a couple left their baby with a nanny, citing a large inheritance of 400 million yuan (around US$55 million) from the wife's ex-partner. Afterward, they disappeared, leaving the nanny whom they had to pay 110,000 yuan (approximately US$15,000). This has sparked intense online debate, with suspicions arising that the couple might not be the child's biological parents and may have exploited the infant in a scam, as reported by the South China Morning Post. The couple, from Harbin in northeastern China, absconded after leaving their five-month-old in the nanny's care without payment. They claimed the windfall would come from the wife's dead former partner. Despite several months of service, the nanny received no salary and even lent the couple 50,000 yuan. Evidence provided by the nanny via WeChat indicates financial transactions with the couple. Also watch | China: Huge walls of dust across landscape | Visibility reduced to less than 500 metres How did the couple convince the nanny? Their story about inheriting wealth in Tianjin seemed dubious. To gain the nanny's trust, they showed her manipulated screenshots of alleged inheritances and a photo of a property certificate, which was later revealed to be altered. Attempts to contact the couple have failed, leaving the nanny unable to recover her losses. “I gave them all my savings, but since November last year, I haven’t received my salary. They owe me and the money I borrowed from my brother. Without any income, I’m still caring for their child,” the nanny told Heilongjiang Radio and Television. Many online commentators advised her to report the incident to the authorities, suspecting she may have been targeted in a scam. “Are they even the real parents? Why not take the child with you if you’re going to claim a 400 million-yuan inheritance?” asked one online observer. “You should report this to the police. This story has too many holes. It’s highly unlikely her ex would leave her such an inheritance unless the child was his. This smells like a scam,” said another. Also read | US blacklists four Chinese companies for supplying AI chips to Chinese military “Is it possible the child isn’t actually theirs? Maybe they kidnapped the child to sell but, finding no buyers, turned to scamming instead,” said a third person. While a fourth wrote, "This couple may have either kidnapped or abandoned the child. In either case, it’s a crime. I’m waiting to see if any action will be taken." (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese couple abandons baby with nanny for $55mn inheritance from ex-partner

China's family planning association said it will intervene in abortions related to "unmarried people and adolescents".

China's state-run Global Times said the measure was aimed at protecting "national fertility and public health by preventing unwilling and unexpected pregnancies".

The Chinese daily quoting a demographer said it was aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancies among unmarried couples which "is in line" with the goal of the family planning association as "multiple abortions can lead to infertility".

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Reports say the move is meant to "improve reproductive health concerns of specific groups". The plan was released in late January and&nbsp;created a stir on China's social media Weibo.

Another expert quoted by Global Times said reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions could be tackled through "soft measures" namely through reproductive health education. The daily said those aged less than 20 in the country accounted for a "significant proportion of induced abortions".&nbsp;

The plan also called for Chinese families to have more than one child.

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Authorities had allowed families to have upto three kids last year as the country grapples with an ageing population and declining birth rate. China had followed a one-child policy for decades but it was ended in 2016 allowing two-child limit.

Chinese authorities had unveiled plans to offer baby bonuses and discounted mortgages in order encourage couples to have bigger families. Last year China's birthrate had dropped to a historic low of 7.52 per 1,000 people with 10.6 million births in 2021 compared with 12 million in 2020.

In 2020 when the pandemic took hold in the country, China had reported&nbsp;8.52 births per 1,000 people.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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China's family planning association said it will intervene in abortions related to "unmarried people and adolescents". China's state-run Global Times said the measure was aimed at protecting "national fertility and public health by preventing unwilling and unexpected pregnancies".

China's family planning association said it will intervene in abortions related to "unmarried people and adolescents". China's state-run Global Times said the measure was aimed at protecting "national fertility and public health by preventing unwilling and unexpected pregnancies". The Chinese daily quoting a demographer said it was aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancies among unmarried couples which "is in line" with the goal of the family planning association as "multiple abortions can lead to infertility". Also Read: Now, China's new law targets parents to become 'responsible guardians' Reports say the move is meant to "improve reproductive health concerns of specific groups". The plan was released in late January and created a stir on China's social media Weibo. Another expert quoted by Global Times said reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions could be tackled through "soft measures" namely through reproductive health education. The daily said those aged less than 20 in the country accounted for a "significant proportion of induced abortions". The plan also called for Chinese families to have more than one child. Also Read: Chinese editorial tells Communist members to have ‘at least 3 kids’ Authorities had allowed families to have upto three kids last year as the country grapples with an ageing population and declining birth rate. China had followed a one-child policy for decades but it was ended in 2016 allowing two-child limit. Chinese authorities had unveiled plans to offer baby bonuses and discounted mortgages in order encourage couples to have bigger families. Last year China's birthrate had dropped to a historic low of 7.52 per 1,000 people with 10.6 million births in 2021 compared with 12 million in 2020. In 2020 when the pandemic took hold in the country, China had reported 8.52 births per 1,000 people. (With inputs from Agencies)

Now, Chinese agency says it can intervene in abortions among unmarried women

According to China's state-run Global Times, the country's new law on family education has instructed parents to become "responsible guardians".

The law which came into effect on January 1 reportedly distinguishes between school education and family education&nbsp;targeted at parents.

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The Chinese daily reported that parents can take help of "public systems" if they encounter difficulties in parenting with the government set to provide "support and assistance" to families.&nbsp;

According to the newspaper, netizens in China have expressed concern over the new law as it would place parents mainly responsible for children's performance than school teachers.

The new law is called Family Education Promotion Law. In the draft presented in October&nbsp;last year, Chinese lawmakers&nbsp;proposed reprimanding parents if a child developed "internet addiction". The law reportedly states that parents should not put excessive academic burden on their kids clearly stating&nbsp;the boundary between family and school education.

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The daily said the law aims to implement "double reduction" policy ensuring kids are not burdened with homework and "off-campus tutoring".

The draft said:&nbsp;"family education service institutions are not allowed to offer profit-making tutoring" with scope for punishment on those who engage in such practises.&nbsp;

Parents who do not fulfil their responsibility in accordance with the new law will bear "legal responsibility", the draft said, with strict "dos and don'ts" in educating children without "mandatory constraints".

The draft proposed to join the protection of minors and the anti-domestic violence law while barring&nbsp;"excessive intervention in family education".

The country's education ministry had earlier limited online gaming hours for children to just one hour limiting it to Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

(With inputs from Agencies)

According to China's state-run Global Times, the country's new law on family education has instructed parents to become "responsible guardians". The law which came into effect on January 1 reportedly distinguishes between school education and family education targeted at parents.

According to China's state-run Global Times, the country's new law on family education has instructed parents to become "responsible guardians". The law which came into effect on January 1 reportedly distinguishes between school education and family education targeted at parents. Also Read: No application for divorce allowed due to cheating, rules China's court The Chinese daily reported that parents can take help of "public systems" if they encounter difficulties in parenting with the government set to provide "support and assistance" to families. According to the newspaper, netizens in China have expressed concern over the new law as it would place parents mainly responsible for children's performance than school teachers. The new law is called Family Education Promotion Law. In the draft presented in October last year, Chinese lawmakers proposed reprimanding parents if a child developed "internet addiction". The law reportedly states that parents should not put excessive academic burden on their kids clearly stating the boundary between family and school education. Also Read: Now, China develops AI 'prosecutor' The daily said the law aims to implement "double reduction" policy ensuring kids are not burdened with homework and "off-campus tutoring". The draft said: "family education service institutions are not allowed to offer profit-making tutoring" with scope for punishment on those who engage in such practises. Parents who do not fulfil their responsibility in accordance with the new law will bear "legal responsibility", the draft said, with strict "dos and don'ts" in educating children without "mandatory constraints". The draft proposed to join the protection of minors and the anti-domestic violence law while barring "excessive intervention in family education". The country's education ministry had earlier limited online gaming hours for children to just one hour limiting it to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (With inputs from Agencies)

Now, China's new law targets parents to become 'responsible guardians'