Chinese media outlet Da Xiang Xin Wen (Elephant News) reported on the 27th that a female reporter who was conducting an undercover investigation into an illegal surrogacy base was assaulted and suffered a fracture.

According to the article, a female reporter from Da Xiang Xin Wen was violently dragged by a man during her investigation, breaking her leg. The man reportedly repeatedly demanded that the reporter show her ID in an aggressive manner.

The female reporter had infiltrated an underground IVF and embryo culture laboratory located on Wuzhou Road, Linping District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. At the scene, equipment related to assisted reproductive technology such as gynecological examination beds, ultrasound machines, optical microscopes, ovum retrieval tubes, and sperm collection cups were confirmed. Additionally, 12 embryo culture incubators were found, and each piece of equipment had the customer's name and number clearly indicated.

Furthermore, a large number of used surgical instruments were discarded in medical waste bins, in addition to consumables such as glass instruments, ovum retrieval instruments, and micro-manipulation tubes for in-vitro fertilization. PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy) related labels with customer names, three patient wristbands, and a portable liquid nitrogen tank were also confirmed. In the cryogenic storage, a large number of embryo samples with customer names were also found.

The article states, "From these items, it can be inferred that this underground laboratory was illegally conducting embryo culture and transplantation." In China, illegal underground surrogacy businesses have become a problem, and police authorities frequently conduct raids, but operators continue to expand underground.

Regarding this incident, Chinese netizens commented with remarks such as: "Da Xiang Xin Wen (Elephant News) reported this well," "This matter should receive more attention," "I admire the female reporter's courage," "Protect this reporter!" "My wish is that this female reporter does not accept any settlement with the other party," "It's shocking how brazen these criminals are," and "Illegal activities truly exist everywhere."

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