5th January 2025 – (Chongqing) A woman from southwestern China, surnamed Liu, has become a sensational topic on social media following the revelation of her unique condition: she possesses two reproductive systems. This extraordinary circumstance, combined with the intricate narrative of her life, places her in the extraordinary position of being both a “mother” and a “father” to her two sons from different marriages.
Liu, now 59, was born in a village in Bishan County, Chongqing municipality. From a young age, she exhibited behaviours and preferences that diverged from those typically associated with girls, such as preferring short hair and wearing male clothing. This led to confusion among her peers, with classmates questioning her choice to use the girls’ restroom.
At the age of 18, Liu entered into marriage with a man named Tang, and they welcomed a son shortly thereafter. However, Liu soon began to experience dramatic physical changes due to a surge in androgenic hormones. These changes included the growth of facial hair, a reduction in breast size, and the appearance of male reproductive organs. Unable to cope with these transformations, her husband divorced her.
After relinquishing custody of her son to Tang, Liu relocated to another county, where she found work in a shoe factory and began living as a man. It was there that she met a female colleague, surnamed Zhou, who expressed romantic interest in her. Initially hesitant because of her physical condition, Liu eventually succumbed to Zhou’s persistence and sincerity.
Despite Zhou’s desire to marry Liu, they faced significant legal challenges due to Liu’s ID card still identifying her as female, as same-sex marriage remains illegal in China. In a creative solution, Liu sought help from her ex-husband Tang, who agreed to marry Zhou in exchange for Liu’s financial support for their son.
In the early 2000s, Zhou gave birth to a son, thereby making Liu a parent to two boys—one who affectionately calls her “mum” and the other “dad.” Liu’s story first gained public attention in 2005, attracting considerable interest across the nation. Despite offers from medical professionals for physical examinations and gender reassignment surgery, Liu has opted not to pursue these options due to their high costs, and her official documents remain unchanged.
