article_snippet: As many as 200,000 boys and girls are kidnapped in China every year and sold openly online, it’s been reported.
article_snippet: Child trafficking has been a long-standing problem in China, but despite the efforts of the authorities, the sinister practice is thriving, leading to thousands of families being torn apart.
article_snippet: The US State Department believes that 20,000 children are snatched every year –
article_snippet: As many as 200,000 boys and girls are kidnapped in China every year and sold openly online, it’s been reported .
article_snippet: In a bid to evade the spotlight of the police, child traffickers in recent years have turned to the internet to do child traffickers selling.
article_snippet: Last year hundreds of babies were rescued by police in China after a crackdown was launched on trafficking infants.
article_snippet: The nationwide bust saw 1,094 people arrested as officers acted on information relating to four major internet-based baby trafficking rings.
article_snippet: China's Public Security Ministry said 382 babies were rescued after four websites were found to be selling children under the guise of adoption.
article_snippet: Poverty fuels the trade, while illicit profits tempts traffickers, resulting in a thriving market for babies and toddlers.
article_snippet: Mr Chaohua claims that the problem of trafficking can only be eradicated if tougher laws are brought in to punish those to buy kidnapped children.
article_snippet: Presently, kidnapped children face a three-year jail term if caught, but it’s claimed that many never find kidnapped children in trouble over kidnapped children actions.
highlights_snippet: Child trafficking a long-standing problem in China despite efforts of police .
  
highlights_snippet: Many babies sold online by traffickers under the guise of adoption .