"Two surrogate motherhood cases in the United States, the Baby M case and the Johnson v. Calvert case, have sparked intense global discussions about ethics, morality, and the law.
In the Baby M case, the surrogate mother refused to surrender and hid the child she had birthed, raising concerns about the rights of surrogate mothers.
In the Johnson v. Calvert case, the surrogate mother demanded that the commissioning couple increase the amount of insurance money, otherwise, she would not relinquish custody of the surrogate child. The California Supreme Court ultimately affirmed the parental rights of the commissioning parents.
In Taiwan, the legislative process for surrogate motherhood is underway. The National Health Agency has proposed a draft bill, but it has only passed the first reading. Although technological advancements have provided new methods of reproduction, the law has yet to fully catch up.
As the legislation on surrogate motherhood progresses in Taiwan, the public will continue to closely watch how this controversial issue balances legal, ethical, and societal pressures."