Surrogacy Saga: Zhang Heng Secures Custody of Two U.S.‑Born Kids
Victory Inside a Weibo Scroll
It’s not every day that a Chinese TV producer posts a courtroom win on social media, but that’s exactly what Zhang Heng did on Weibo this week. The man formerly dating actress Zheng Shuang has been awarded “parenting solo decision‑making authority” over their two children, all brought into the world via U.S. surrogates.
The Deal
- Zhang’s official notice confirms the custody verdict.
- Zheng, 29, gets visitation rights but doesn’t hold decision‑making power.
- His hands are trembling with excitement—apparently the first win after a year of aster‑star drama.
Because Say “I’m Tiny” Isn’t Enough
Zhang, who’s currently based in the United States, also signed up for any punishment back home. “Because surrogacy is illegal in China,” he said, “I’ll be fine as long as I play by the rules when I return.”
Dust‑up That Scaled Internationally
Myth first sparked in January when a leaked video of Zheng’s candid remarks about her unborn twins surfaced. Recordings show her warning that the children couldn’t be aborted and expressing “I am annoyed to death.”
The Controversial Twist
With the surrogates supposedly 7 months pregnant at the time of the call, Zhang accused Zheng of abandoning the kids. He lamented a year stuck abroad and vowed to “take care of and protect two young and innocent lives.”
Zheng’s FallFrom Grace
Known for starring in the 2009 remake of Meteor Rain and its sequel, Zheng’s popularity hit turbulence. Chinese authorities blacklisted her, and she’s now under investigation for tax fraud as of April.
Wrap‑Up: A Parent’s Triumph in a Tie‑Dotted Family Drama
While the legal victory is a win for Zhang, the story’s messy detours—surrogacy bans, media leaks, and cultural backlash—leave a lingering echo. For now, he’s the sole decision‑maker in the little ad‑ventures of two U.S.‑born babies, and that’s not a small thing in any parent’s playbook.
