Do children have to take their parents' surname?

Children are not allowed to take their parents' surname.

There are no laws and regulations that require you to take your parents' surname.

Legal basis: Article 10 15 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC), a natural person should take his father's surname or his mother's surname, but in any of the following circumstances, he may choose a surname other than his father's surname or his mother's surname: (1) Choose the surname of other immediate elders; (2) Choosing the surname of the supporter because of the support of a person other than the legal supporter; (three) there are other legitimate reasons that do not violate public order and good customs. The surnames of natural persons of ethnic minorities can follow their own cultural traditions and customs.