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Organ transplantation in China

Organ transplantation is when doctors take an organ (like a heart, liver, or kidney) from one person and put it inside another person who needs it. This can save that person's life!

In China, some people who get organs for transplantation are from people who have died, and their families have agreed to give their organs to help other people. This is a good thing to do, because it can help save someone else's life.

However, in the past, some people in China were afraid that this wouldn't be enough organs to go around, so they did some very bad things. They took organs from people who didn't want to give them or who couldn't consent because they were prisoners or persecuted religious minority groups. This wasn't fair or respectful to the people whose organs were taken.

Now, it is very important to follow strict rules when deciding which organs can be given for transplantation. This includes making sure that the donor has given their permission or that their family agrees to it. It is also very important to make sure that the donor is treated with respect and kindness both before and after the donation.

We hope that everyone around the world can recognize the importance of organ donation and follow the proper procedures to make sure that it is done in a fair and respectful way.