Taiwanese Gay Couple Welcomes Four Babies Via Surrogacy, Sparking Online Debate

A same-sex couple from Taiwan has become the center of online discussion after announcing the birth of four babies through surrogacy. The couple shared their news in a video on November 11, revealing they used surrogacy services in Mexico. The announcement prompted a significant backlash on the internet. Some critics accused the couple of "buying babies" and acting selfishly. The couple, a space designer surnamed Liu and his husband Lin, married in 2022. Their marriage is possible because Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019, making it the first place in Asia to do so. In their video, the couple stated they plan to document their children's journey. They did not provide further details about the surrogacy process.