Yang Xiaoying

Yang Xiaoying is the birth mother of Hong Yangli (formerly known as the abandoned baby), a 28-year-old woman who recently reunited with her biological parents in China. Yang Xiaoying's daughter, Hong Yangli, was abandoned in a public toilet in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, shortly after birth due to the family's circumstances and China's one-child policy. The abandonment was carried out by Hong Yangli's grandfather. Hong Yangli was later adopted by a Dutch couple and raised in the Netherlands. The recent reunion, facilitated after 28 years, has garnered significant media attention, highlighting the lasting impact of China's former one-child policy and the emotional consequences of child abandonment. The story underscores the complexities of family separation and the enduring desire for connection, resonating with many affected by similar circumstances.