Civil Society

The 14th Five-Year Plan outlines policies for social organizations

In recent years, the number of social organizations has been increasing at a steadily fast rate. According to officials speaking at the press conference for the 14th Five-Year Plan on the Development of Civil Affairs, by the end of May…

2021-07-05

Survey on the Needs and Challenges of Public Welfare Organisations Under COVID-19 Epidemic Conditions

In March 2020, China Development Brief (CDB) along with another 14 public welfare organisations conducted an online survey to understand what negative effects the COVID-19 pandemic brought to public welfare organisations in China and what long-term effects it will have…

2021-05-24

China’s legislators, civil society push wider social safety net for delivery app workers

The internet economy has spurred the growth gig economy worldwide. With the proliferation of delivery apps and rideshare services, labor relations that used to be clearly defined have become murkier. Employers evade responsibility while workers in this sector linger in…

2021-03-26

CDB Forum 2020 | International Outlook on The Impact of Chinese NGOs Abroad Part II

Editor’s note: The China Development Brief (CDB) Forum 2020 was held in Beijing on December 9, 2020 and focused on “Challenges and Responses for Cross-Border Philanthropy under COVID-19.” Leaders from NGOS and experts in relevant fields discussed how the COVID-19…

2021-02-08

CDB Forum 2020 Event Highlights | International Outlook on The Impact of Chinese NGOs Abroad Part I

2021-02-08

Notices inform practices for community assistance ahead of Chinese New Year

On the 30th of January, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Health Commission jointly issued the Notice on Further Improving the Level of Precision and Refinement of Prevention and Control of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Urban and Rural…

2021-02-07

Lu Xuan (William Lu): A lawyer’s journey linking justice with charity

An interview with charity lawyer, Lu Xuan (William), conducted by Isabella Jingwen Zhong to explore Lu's journey of linking the legal profession and the nonprofit work together.

2021-02-07

CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | Successes and Challenges of Chinese NGOs “Going Out” Part II

2021-02-03

CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | Successes and Challenges of Chinese NGOs “Going Out” Part I

2021-02-03

CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | COVID-19 and the Value of International NGOs in China Part II

2021-02-01

Social organisations to face more competition undertaking government procurement

In China, government procurement services in the charity sector are mainly undertaken by social organisations. However, this trend might change. On the 18th of January, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the National Health Commission and China Disabled Persons’ Federation jointly…

2021-01-28

China Social Organisation Network published new data of social organisations in China

Data from China Social Organisation Network shows that until the 20th of January, 2021, there were more than 900,000 registered social organisations in China. Among these organisations, 2,292 of them were registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs. There are…

2021-01-26

CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | Effective Programmes Central to Our Survival: Humana’s Michael Hermann

Editor Note: The China Development Brief (CDB) Forum 2020 was held in Beijing on December 9, 2020 and focused on “Challenges and Responses for Cross-Border Philanthropy under COVID-19.” Leaders from NGOS and experts in relevant fields discussed how the COVID-19…

2021-01-19

CDB Forum 2020 Event Highlights | Oxfam’s Liu Hung To On Facing Challenges in the Pandemic and Searching for Solutions

2021-01-06

Non-profit leaders speak out on COVID-19 and what it means for NGO work (Part I)

On the 9th of December, China Development Brief held the annual forum, inviting both international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) and local NGOs to gather and discuss challenges, responses and coping strategies for the non-profit sector during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.…

2020-12-09

Afternoon tea party run entirely by disabled staff held in Guangzhou

A special afternoon tea party was recently held in the International Financial Centre in Guangzhou, attracting many passersby. While a normal tea party may be made complete by over-baked bread and desserts, the specialness of this tea party was embodied…

2020-07-13

China Foundation Development Forum 2020 Hubei Summit held

The China Foundation Development Forum 2020 Hubei Summit was successfully held online on the 23rd of June, with the theme of “jointly responding to the changing public welfare ecology”. It attracted hundreds of organizations and thousands of people from Hubei…

2020-07-01

The story of China’s first food bank

Editor’s Note This is a summary of a report published by the 世界说 WeChat account on the 12th of June 2020. See here for the original. China’s first food bank, the “Oasis Charity” (绿洲公益), was founded seven years ago …

2020-06-22

CDB Reports

CDB Forum 2020 | International Outlook on The Impact of Chinese NGOs Abroad Part II

CDB Forum 2020 Event Highlights | International Outlook on The Impact of Chinese NGOs Abroad Part I

Lu Xuan (William Lu): A lawyer’s journey linking justice with charity

CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | Successes and Challenges of Chinese NGOs “Going Out” Part I

CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | COVID-19 and the Value of International NGOs in China Part II

CDB 2020 Forum Event Highlights | Effective Programmes Central to Our Survival: Humana’s Michael Hermann

CDB Forum 2020 Event Highlights | Oxfam’s Liu Hung To On Facing Challenges in the Pandemic and Searching for Solutions

Non-profit leaders speak out on COVID-19 and what it means for NGO work (Part I)

Afternoon tea party run entirely by disabled staff held in Guangzhou

China Foundation Development Forum 2020 Hubei Summit held

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