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A middle-aged couple in rural Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China, has gained attention for having 13 children over the past 22 years. The father, Huang, aged 49, and his wife, aged 42, say they find joy in their large family. This situation highlights a stark contrast to China's declining birth rate and has sparked public debate about family size and social pressures.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-26,
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Story summary
A Chinese couple in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has gained attention for having 13 children, consisting of eight sons and five daughters. The parents, aged 49 and 42 respectively, have been married for 22 years. Their oldest child is a 22-year-old daughter who is already married, while their youngest is only two years old. This family has drawn mixed reactions on social media due to the country's declining birth rate and recent policies encouraging larger families. The father expresses deep joy in his large family, saying that hearing his children call him "dad" makes him happy.
Written for “Chinese Family With Many Children” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.
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China couple have 13 kids to avoid village bullying, elderly loneliness, dividing public opinion
Father expresses deep joy in his large family, saying hearing his kids call him ‘dad’ makes him happy
A middle-aged couple in rural China has recently trended on social media for having 13 children.
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couple → have → children
The family, living in a village in Qinzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, stands out in mainland China, particularly in light of the country’s declining birth rate.
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family → live → rate
This situation has prompted authorities to implement various policies encouraging marriage and larger families.
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situation → prompt → marriage
According to Jiupai News, the 49-year-old man, surnamed Huang, and his 42-year-old wife have welcomed 13 children – eight sons and five daughters – since their marriage 22 years ago.
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