Minister of Civil Affairs, Li Liguo is again quoted as saying that the Ministry of Civil Affairs seeks to promote nationwide the more liberal Guangdong experiment allowing social organizations to register directly with Civil Affairs. Minister Li also noted that Civil Affairs is currently working with the State Council Legislative Affairs Office on revising various regulations to further support social organizations. This suggests that the long-awaited revision of the Regulations for Social Organizations and Foundations may reflect the Guangdong experience, which would be good news for social organizations.