Civil Society

Frequency of scams raises questions about online fundraising

On the 7th of July, in China’s Southwestern city of Nanning, a mother posted a notice online stating that her daughter had been infected by the Zika virus, and that the family did not have money for treatment. Within three…

2018-07-31

The 5th China-Africa People’s Forum held in Chengdu

The 5th China-Africa People’s Forum was held in Chengdu on the 23-24 of July, jointly organized by the China NGO Network for International Exchanges and the government of Sichuan Province. Over 200 representatives from more than 30 countries attended the…

2018-07-27

15 families with autistic children moving into new Shenzhen compound provokes protests

This is an abridged translation of the article written and published by 大米和小米 which can be found here. On the 18th July, a few families preparing to view their newly allocated public rental housing were sent alerts that due…

2018-07-26

A report on the Policy Environment for Chinese NGOs

A report by NGOCN looks at the friendliness of the policy environment for local NGOs in China. Replete with interesting statistics and policy recommendations.

2018-07-23

Notice for Overseas NGOs on how to apply to have the Ministry of Civil Affairs as PSU (translated)

This notice was published by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs in June 2018. What follows is CDB’s translation. Find the original here. Notice from the Ministry of Civil Affairs regarding “The work method for the Ministry of Civil Affairs to…

2018-07-19

Can Chinese Philanthropy Adapt to the Changes in the Country’s Set-up?

CDB's translation of a talk by Yang Tuan, CASS researcher and chief editor of this year's Blue Book of Philanthropy, on how Chinese philanthropy needs to adapt if it is to maintain its relevance.

2018-07-12

Chinese music festival pledges to produce zero waste

This year’s edition of the MTA (Music, Technology and Art) Festival, held in May in Hebei province, can lay claim to be the greenest music festival ever to have taken place in China. Thanks to the efforts of one Chinese…

2018-07-02

Students graduate from China’s first degree program in charity management

The first batch of students has completed Mainland China’s first undergraduate degree program on charity and philanthropy management in the Nanjing Tech University (南京工业大学). The graduation ceremony was held on the 15th of June. The program was set up in…

2018-06-20

Claiming the Space for an Independent, Progressive Civil Society in China

The founder of CDB's English-language platform, Shawn Shieh, on how a recent fact-finding mission to Israel and Palestine to meet with local NGOs led him to appreciate the importance of indepedent platforms like CDB.

2018-06-04

Two Japanese NGOs working on desert greening in Inner Mongolia officially registered

The Inner Mongolian Administrative Office of Overseas NGOs presented two Japanese NGOs, the Ethics Research Institute and the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International (一般社团法人伦理研究所 and 公益财团法人奥伊斯嘉), with their registration certificates. The director of the Administrative Office of Overseas…

2018-06-01

The Bulk House and China’s Zero Waste Movement

The Zero Waste movement has a growing number of followers in China. A young entrepreneur has now opened a store that follows its principles in the centre of Beijing.

2018-05-25

Double amputee from China reaches Everest summit

Double amputee Xia Boyu, 69, successfully completed his fifth attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest a few days ago. What follows is his inspiring story. Born in 1949, Xia Boyu was an athletic individual, becoming a member of…

2018-05-17

Faye Wong, Zhang Jie, TFBOYS… How do Chinese Celebrities Engage in Charity?

The participation of Chinese celebrities in charitable activities has grown in recent years. This translated article explores this trend by analysing the Chinese Charity Celebrity Rankings since 2013.

2018-05-15

A Feminist’s Portrait: Diversity is One Way to Deconstruct Patriarchy

The portrait of a young Beijinger who uses rap and comedy as a means to convey a feminist message.

2018-04-16

A Chronicle of the Struggle Against Domestic Violence in China (1990-2017)

A chronicle of all the major milestones since 1990 in the battle to make China's legal system more responsive to the victims of domestic violence.

2018-03-27

China Development Brief holds workshop for social organizations in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region

On March 20, CDB hosted a workshop for social organizations participating in the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region (社会组织参与京津冀协同发展研讨会). Forty-six delegates from more than forty social organizations based in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei took part in the workshop, which…

2018-03-22

CDB Reports

Frequency of scams raises questions about online fundraising

The 5th China-Africa People’s Forum held in Chengdu

Notice for Overseas NGOs on how to apply to have the Ministry of Civil Affairs as PSU (translated)

Can Chinese Philanthropy Adapt to the Changes in the Country’s Set-up?

Chinese music festival pledges to produce zero waste

Students graduate from China’s first degree program in charity management

Claiming the Space for an Independent, Progressive Civil Society in China

Two Japanese NGOs working on desert greening in Inner Mongolia officially registered

Double amputee from China reaches Everest summit

Faye Wong, Zhang Jie, TFBOYS… How do Chinese Celebrities Engage in Charity?

A Feminist’s Portrait: Diversity is One Way to Deconstruct Patriarchy

China Development Brief holds workshop for social organizations in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region

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