This is the full text of the Republic of China's 'Artificial Reproduction Law' (人工生殖法), promulgated on March 21, 2007 (R.O.C. Year 96). The law aims to promote healthy development of artificial reproduction and protect the rights and interests of infertile couples, artificially reproduced children, and donors while maintaining national ethics and health. The content covers eight chapters: General Provisions, Management of Medical Institutions, Implementation Standards, Reproductive Cell Protection, Status of Children, Data Management, and Penalties.
This article discusses the legal and moral dilemmas surrounding artificial reproduction sperm banks, citing German court decisions to explore whether donor-conceived children have the right to know the donor's identity, and whether unauthorized use of frozen sperm creates child support obligations. The author argues that while current law protects donor anonymity to preserve family integrity, such rigid restrictions may conflict with human nature. To address potential concerns about decreased donor willingness, the author suggests establishing an impartial third-party institution enabling consensual communication between donor and recipient under proper guidance and counseling, allowing them to recognize each other under regulated conditions—balancing legal requirements with human emotion.