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California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children

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What happened

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested at their Arcadia mansion after 21 children were removed from their custody last year.

Key facts

  • Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested at their Arcadia mansion after 21 children were removed from their custody last year.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:38:00 UTC.

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