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China EPF Leader Stresses Urgent Climate Action

On the morning of July 6, the “Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Nature • Global Collaborative Development for Green Transformation” sub‑forum of Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 was held at the International Ecological Conference Centre in Guiyang, Guizhou Province. Wang …

Measures for the Administration of Adopting International Standards

The newly revised Measures for the Administration of Adopting International Standards represent a significant update to the previous  regulation issued in 2001. Promulgated by the State Council and the State Administration for Market Regulation, the revised Measures aim to enhance…

Specifications for Comprehensive Evaluation of Public Credit

China’s adoption of the Specifications for Comprehensive Evaluation of Public Credit makes a significant milestone in the development of its social credit and regulatory systems. Released by the National Standardization Administration on February 28, 2025, and officially implemented on June …

Preschool Education Law of the People’s Republic of China

On November 8, 2024, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress passed a landmark piece of legislation: the Preschool Education Law of the People’s Republic of China. The law officially came into effect on June 1, 2025, coinciding…

China-LAC Climate Webinar Forges Partnerships among Nonprofits

On May 23, 2025, China Development Brief (CDB) and GlobalGiving Shanghai Rep Office co-hosted the “China-LAC Climate Change Webinar,” bringing together over 30 nonprofit organizations from China and Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC). The virtual event, held at 8…

22 Recommendations for People-centred Philanthropy in China

In a recent article published in the journal China Social Organisation, Zhan Chengfu —former Vice Minister of Civil Affairs and current chairman of the China Social Welfare Foundation—offers 22 recommendations to strengthen the people-centred nature of Chinese philanthropy. This approach…

Second Science Education Support Program Showcase Held in Suzhou

On May 28–29, over 500 educators, researchers, and media professionals from across China gathered in Suzhou for the “Exploring the Future” showcase, part of the Second Science Education Support Program. Co-hosted by the Chinese Society of Education’s Science Education Branch…

A Digital Ecosystem for Disaster Preparedness and Relief in China

The Yunnan Charity Federation and Tencent Charity Foundation recently co-hosted a conference titled “Tech for Good: Co-Building a New Digital Ecosystem for Disaster Preparedness and Relief”, which brought together over 120 participants. Attendees included scholars from Beijing Normal University and…

China-Netherlands Biodiversity Seminar Successfully Held in Beijing

On May 16, 2025, the “China–Netherlands Biodiversity Seminar” was successfully held in Beijing in a hybrid format. The event was co-hosted by the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China,…

Oral Health and Nutrition Promotion Program Launches in Beijing

On May 23, the Chinese Red Cross Foundation, in partnership with Royal Future Technology Development Co., officially launched the “Oral Health and Nutrition Promotion Program” in Beijing. Guo Yang, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Red Cross, emphasized that the…