Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Article 27 Parents are guardians of minor children. If the parents of minors are dead or have no guardianship, the following persons with guardianship shall serve as guardians in turn: (1) grandparents; (2) brothers and sisters; (three) other individuals or organizations are willing to act as guardians, but with the consent of the residents' committee, villagers' committee or civil affairs department of the minor's domicile.
Article 28 For adults without or with limited capacity for civil conduct, the following qualified guardians shall serve as guardians in turn: (1) spouses; (2) parents and children; (3) Other close relatives; (four) other individuals or organizations willing to act as guardians, but subject to the consent of the residents' committee, villagers' committee or civil affairs department of the ward's domicile.