China is getting ready to collect DNA samples from its citizens

China is investing heavily in DNA technology, with US firm Thermo Fisher providing key instruments. The focus is on creating a male DNA database in Hubei to trace lineage and identify adoptions. This initiative may be linked to the hukou system and integrated with AI for surveillance. DNA collection is also extending to newborns, with Guangzhou issuing birth certificates with DNA barcodes.

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