China’s Black Market for Organ Donation

August 12, 2015

(BBC) – But his chances of getting a transplant are slim – China suffers from a huge organ shortage. For years it harvested the organs of executed prisoners to help meet demand. Following international condemnation, Beijing says it ended the practice at the start of this year – although officials admit it will be tough to ensure compliance. Now the government says it will only rely on public donations.