Hong Yangli

Hong Yangli is a 28-year-old woman who was abandoned as a newborn in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China. Born into a rural family as the third child, she was left in a public toilet by her grandfather due to China's one-child policy. She was discovered with a note indicating her birthdate, some money, and milk powder. Yangli was subsequently adopted by a Dutch couple and raised in the Netherlands. She is currently newsworthy because she recently reunited with her biological parents after 28 years. This reunion highlights the lasting impact of China's one-child policy and the emotional consequences for families affected by it. The event has garnered significant media attention, shedding light on the personal stories behind the policy's broader social and demographic effects.