Two women, Huang Xiaolin and Li Hui, have discovered that they were switched at birth 37 years ago due to a hospital error in Qingyuan, Guangdong province. The two women were born 55 minutes apart at the Qingyuan People’s Hospital in October 1989. According to reports, the hospital staff presented the newborns to their respective mothers briefly before moving them to a communal nursery. At the time, the facility did not utilize modern identification protocols, such as wristbands, and the infants were dressed in identical hospital-issued clothing, which facilitated the mix-up.

Despite the significant error, the two women grew up in close proximity to one another, living only four kilometers apart. The discovery of the switch has brought to light the long-term consequences of the hospital's administrative failures during that period. While the report highlights the emotional impact on the families involved, it notes that the revelation has prompted discussions regarding the hospital's historical record-keeping and safety standards. The situation remains a subject of public interest as the families navigate the aftermath of the discovery.