tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post5732752431080767651..comments2024-03-10T15:13:47.148-07:00Comments on Research-China.Org: The Beating of a Butterfly's WingsResearch-China.Orghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-57995451023149554752009-07-19T06:34:31.507-07:002009-07-19T06:34:31.507-07:00Miri:
I am not able to respond about specific orp...Miri:<br /><br />I am not able to respond about specific orphanages publicly, but you are welcome to write me privately.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-3374730846983383362009-07-19T04:42:57.008-07:002009-07-19T04:42:57.008-07:00Hi Brian -
I'm confused about your Huazhou c...Hi Brian - <br /><br />I'm confused about your Huazhou comment. My daughter was found at Huazhou in November 2002. Our travel group (August 2003) was 10-12 other girls. If these girls weren't "found" what was their status?<br /><br />Please help me to understand better. Thanks,<br />MiriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-13875562619542370202009-07-16T08:51:44.929-07:002009-07-16T08:51:44.929-07:00Thanks Brian for your honest posts. I wish the Chi...Thanks Brian for your honest posts. I wish the China adoption community as a whole would take their heads out of the sand. It's become obvious to me, an adoptive parent, that there are abuses in the system in China that go beyond just 2 or 3 cases. It is sobering and I know my daughter will have a lot of questions someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-58373233856889187092009-07-15T19:22:40.578-07:002009-07-15T19:22:40.578-07:00Like the Dutch Government, which does repeated &qu...Like the Dutch Government, which does repeated "investigations" (really just show pieces to placate their residents) the U.S. government will do nothing on adoption with China. It is a lose-lose proposition. The Chinese will be angry, and the families waiting in line will be angry (since any investigation would probably result in closures). <br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-53322479054263303742009-07-15T19:16:40.950-07:002009-07-15T19:16:40.950-07:00Why do you think the US is not investigating this ...Why do you think the US is not investigating this like issues in Vietnam or Guatamala?Irenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840494438567675482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-58165917185819252009-07-08T13:20:07.365-07:002009-07-08T13:20:07.365-07:00"What if the parents who want their children ..."What if the parents who want their children back do not give up, and manage to get worldwide publicity? Is there some point at which the U.S. might decide it has to give back the children?"<br />--Anonymous<br /><br />If you are interested and concerned about this issue you might want to follow the Guatemala cases referenced in this news piece:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk59dfvXJQ8kantmakmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-74492533330680068492009-07-08T08:54:22.519-07:002009-07-08T08:54:22.519-07:00The U.S. has shown an unwillingness to push this i...The U.S. has shown an unwillingness to push this issue -- while the Dutch and other European countries (and Australia & Canada to much lessor degrees) at least go through the motions of investigating (with predictable results). Unless China's government made an issue of this (which will never happen), these problems will not be addressed by other nations.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-31766555866291735402009-07-08T08:38:41.581-07:002009-07-08T08:38:41.581-07:00But what about the United States government? Could...But what about the United States government? Could they decide, post-facto, that an adopted child does not meet their definition of orphan, and thus, the child should never have entered the U.S.? I doubt this is likely, since the U.S government is terrified of offending China, but what if circumstances changed? What if the parents who want their children back do not give up, and manage to get worldwide publicity? Is there some point at which the U.S. might decide it has to give back the children?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-48641455149436638472009-07-08T07:38:38.862-07:002009-07-08T07:38:38.862-07:00The CCAA clearly stated tot eh Dutch in a letter d...The CCAA clearly stated tot eh Dutch in a letter dated February 20, 2008:<br /><br />"The adoptions are protected by law and will not cause any problems for the adoptive families." Thus, even in cases where gross violations occurred, the CCAA and the Chinese Government are committed to preventing anyone from disrupting an already completed adoption.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-49969636551505604302009-07-08T07:31:51.987-07:002009-07-08T07:31:51.987-07:00Brian,
With your extensive experience with China ...Brian,<br /><br />With your extensive experience with China and this subject, I am relieved to hear your opinion that these discoveries will not cause any adoption disruptions. I should have asked you that earlier myself, to save a lot of worry. <br /><br />KayKay Bratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619283952491425397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-32083519536730753622009-07-07T21:25:54.468-07:002009-07-07T21:25:54.468-07:00Thank you again Brian for reporting to us. I have ...Thank you again Brian for reporting to us. I have a Guiyang, Guizhou daughter adopted in 2004. I read all of your blog postings and always find them insightful. My daughters will hear the hard truth of these stories as they grow up. Thanks again.<br />LLSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-14928326217064502012009-07-07T07:21:43.964-07:002009-07-07T07:21:43.964-07:00It is very unfortunate that your picture was sent ...It is very unfortunate that your picture was sent to the Chinese journalist, but I am confused as to why you are saying I had anything to do with it. I have not EVER seen the picture. I have not used it in any way.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-10998588069553298442009-07-07T06:46:46.662-07:002009-07-07T06:46:46.662-07:00You used the picture off my daughter and you know ...You used the picture off my daughter and you know this is not one off the girls they are looking for. I never gave Wendy permission to send this picture to you. She promissed me she could contact the fostermom and the picture was send to her for this reason only!<br />You will here from me.<br />China Daily removed the picture because the know by now the truth!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-57497587295089300992009-07-07T06:18:17.682-07:002009-07-07T06:18:17.682-07:00Yes, I did post a blog article for a few minutes (...Yes, I did post a blog article for a few minutes (I am amazed at how quickly Google catches that stuff), but it is not yet ready for publication. Sorry for the confusion, but it will come out in a few weeks.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-70934474233974718502009-07-07T00:31:32.227-07:002009-07-07T00:31:32.227-07:00I received a blog post in my feed from nine hours ...I received a blog post in my feed from nine hours ago, why has that one disappeared?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-16060562453869288002009-07-06T09:26:16.463-07:002009-07-06T09:26:16.463-07:00Thank you Brian, Ms. Bratt statement sent a chill ...Thank you Brian, Ms. Bratt statement sent a chill down my spine. I agree about being honest and gathering as many answers now for our children's future questions. Our girls are only 3 and 5 and they already have a pretty good understanding of the situation in China. We try to give them as much information as they can understand being careful to neither romanticize or vilify China and its culture.<br />CatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-58845726604659154862009-07-06T08:47:49.909-07:002009-07-06T08:47:49.909-07:00I don't think there is any danger that an adop...I don't think there is any danger that an adoption can be disrupted -- to do so would have catastrophic consequences for the China program. The Chinese government will never allow that to happen.<br /><br />But there is great danger that our children will one day go searching and find their birth families, only to discover the true story behind their adoption. They might very well then ask us if we knew of these things. That is why I feel telling the truth and not discounting these stories is so important.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-40302834476159686352009-07-06T07:51:19.103-07:002009-07-06T07:51:19.103-07:00Brian,
Kay Bratt just suggested that "now ma...Brian,<br /><br />Kay Bratt just suggested that "now many must reflect and question the validity of their child's adoption process--and for some will have to live with doubt and perhaps fear that they might lose their child." Do you see it this way? I hate to think that any parent or child suffered as a result of the corruption of the Family Planning officials, as is now coming to light, but I trust they have. However I can't imagine our children’s security will further be jeopardized trying to right wrongs done with more suffering for these/our children and further embarrassments for China.<br />CatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-42758114561606491512009-07-05T14:26:00.125-07:002009-07-05T14:26:00.125-07:00While I do not welcome the fear and ripples of con...While I do not welcome the fear and ripples of consequences this story will bring to adoptive parents, I have to honestly declare that it is about time that this travesty [that many of us suspected was happening] be investigated and brought to the attention of the world. Can you imagine how it feels to have your child snatched from your life and finally realize that you will never see them again? It just makes me sick to know what many of the Chinese parents are feeling-- not that I CAN know but I can only imagine-- not only that, but I am so angry when I think of many of the children who suffered at the hands of the SWI workers-- when they could be in their own family home if it wasn't for the misguided policies and corrupt officials who think they rule the world. As for the adoptive parents, who in my opinion are innocent in this game of life, it is unfair that now many must reflect and question the validity of their child's adoption process--and for some will have to live with doubt and perhaps fear that they might lose their child. Two sets of parents-- one child and mountains of hurt. I really hope this isn't just swept under the radar again. It is time for China to come clean.Kay Bratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619283952491425397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-62828697373132367072009-07-04T20:07:41.835-07:002009-07-04T20:07:41.835-07:00I am working on a translation, but am hopeful some...I am working on a translation, but am hopeful someone will beat me to it!<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-63954747584279700102009-07-04T19:59:21.961-07:002009-07-04T19:59:21.961-07:00Brian, any chance anyone can provide a translation...Brian, any chance anyone can provide a translation of <br /><br />http://gcontent.nddaily.com/d/fb/dfb84a11f431c624/Blog/c79/662656.html#comment_tabs<br /><br />(labeled original article)<br /><br />for us? I hit the Google translation button and it is driving me nuts that I can't figure out exactly what is going on because I just got the the part where someone was surrounded by a bunch of men who took her child and I really want to read this article in English. <br /><br />Many thanks -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-21778301259292796812009-07-04T05:22:41.488-07:002009-07-04T05:22:41.488-07:00I think as it relates to Family Planning, the chil...I think as it relates to Family Planning, the children remain in the same areas (incentive programs are another story).<br /><br />And finding ads mean nothing. They are legal notices, not intended to locate birth families.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-1797482865236783872009-07-04T00:18:39.291-07:002009-07-04T00:18:39.291-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.French Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163512934507770599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-68855326275481745102009-07-04T00:12:22.799-07:002009-07-04T00:12:22.799-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.French Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163512934507770599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15636692.post-58405888500156200312009-07-03T09:47:26.665-07:002009-07-03T09:47:26.665-07:00The focus of the story is on children whose findin...The focus of the story is on children whose finding ads and adoption paperwork clearly gave the finding location as the birth family's home. This was a gross oversight on the part of the orphanage, since one can only imagine an adoptive family showing up at the finding location (the birth family's home) with their daughter in tow.<br /><br />Generally, the orphanages are more oblique than that, giving the finding location as the orphanage gate, Civil Affairs Bureau, or Family Planning office.<br /><br />BrianResearch-China.Orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137919637778021754noreply@blogger.com