# The Adoption (Designation of Overseas Adoptions) (Variation) Order 1993, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order includes China among those countries whose adoptions are designated in the Adoption (Designation of Overseas Adoptions) Order 1973, and whose adoption orders are therefore to be recognised in England and Wales.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/690/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-designation-of-overseas-adoptions-variation-order-1993/note
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