Mini report by Clyde Xi 8/19/2025 International adoption in 2025 continues to undergo transformation—marked by declining numbers, shifting policies, and a growing emphasis on ethics, child welfare, and domestic alternatives. A. Major Themes 1. Declining International Adoption Numbers International adoptions by U.S. families have plummeted approximately 94%, from 22,988 in FY 2004 to just 1,275 in FY 2023. 2. Country Closures and Restrictions China, long the largest source, of

Written by: Wei Xiong Edited by: Clyde Xi Abstract This investigative report examines the survival status of children with Down Syndrome...