Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Taiwan Same-Sex Couple Welcomes Four Surrogacy Babies, Faces Criticism
A Taiwanese same-sex couple had four babies through surrogacy in Mexico.
Some people are upset because they think the couple is 'buying babies' and not following Taiwan's laws.
The couple says they followed Mexican laws and are happy to be parents.
Taiwanese same-sex couple welcomed four babies via surrogacy in Mexico
Couple married in 2022, Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019
Surrogacy is banned in Taiwan, causing potential registration issues
Couple faced criticism for 'buying babies' and abusing a woman's womb
Cost of surrogacy in Mexico estimated between Rs 58,26,697 and Rs 62,74,905
- Who
- Taiwanese same-sex couple Liu and Lin
- What
- Welcomed four babies via surrogacy in Mexico
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mexico
- Why
- To fulfill their dream of having children
Pro-Surrogacy
Against Surrogacy
Legal Process
Pro-Surrogacy
Couple followed Mexican laws, process supervised by lawyers
Against Surrogacy
Surrogacy banned in Taiwan, may face registration issues
Economic Aspect
Pro-Surrogacy
Couple chose Mexico for affordability
Against Surrogacy
Critics argue 'buying babies' is selfish and exploitative
- Legal Status in Taiwan
- Surrogacy banned, may face registration issues
- Legal Status in Mexico
- Legal in some regions, supervised by lawyers
- Egg Donation
- Single egg donor used for all four children
- Surrogate Mothers
- Two surrogate mothers used
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 58,26,697 - Rs 62,74,905