Parents who do not directly raise children born out of wedlock shall bear the living expenses and education expenses of their children until they can live independently.

According to the provisions of the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China:

Twenty-fifth children born out of wedlock enjoy the same rights as children born in wedlock, and no one may harm or discriminate against them.

A biological father or mother who does not directly raise a child born out of wedlock shall bear the living expenses and education expenses of the child until the child can live independently.