Xilinhot City, Inner Mongolia, collected blood samples from male residents and entered them into the DNA database

According to The Paper, the Xilinhot City Public Security Bureau in Inner Mongolia, China, issued a notice on Saturday (September 20, 2025) stating that starting September 5, 2025, blood samples from male residents within its jurisdiction will be collected and entered into the local DNA database. The notice stated that this will improve citizen identity information and be directly linked to the processing of personal ID cards, passports, and other documents. It will also play a significant role in preventing the loss of elderly and children and confirming personal identity information.

In response to this, some netizens commented, "Why are only male biometrics being collected? How terrifying! It's terrifying to think about it!"