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Republicans Propose Second International Treaty At Dongzhou Adoption Convention
Foreign affairs minister Mao Zhihao “has never been more proud in his life”


Mao Zhihao addressing reporters

January 20, 4281

Dongzhou, Min: Foreign Affairs minister Mao Zhihao has struck the country like lightning with another international conference. The conference titled “Dongzhou Adoption Convention”, was aimed to create an international treaty that reduces the number of orphans not only in Indrala, but across Terra. Minister Mao has staunchly defended his government’s commitment to foreign affairs, citing recent economic prosperity for Indralan companies such as Xiandai and their success with the new X400 airliner with multiple offerings from international firms. The announcement of this new treaty comes at a time when the government has been relatively quiet, possibly trying to hide its recent healthcare reforms that would return Indrala to a private system.

The treaty outlines as follows:
"The Dongzhou Adoption Convention is determined to eliminate the global orphan crisis. Let us, the people of Terra, never let a child sleep on the streets again."

Ratifiers must comply with the two following articles:
1. Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
2. Everyone may adopt children.

Critics say the treaty is either too lenient, or not even needed at all. But Mao Zhihao has staunchly defended his convention:

Those who wish to let our children suffer and starve on our streets are pure monsters! We cannot tolerate such ignorance! Ah! How baffled I am to hear such abhorrent messages of hate and ignorance. Our society is modern and sophisticated. Our hearts beat with warmth.

More to come...

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Originally posted by Treehugger on 2 October 2017.