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KUNMING, China – November 25, 2025 – At the closing of the China Foundation Forum (CFF) Annual Conference, a stark image captivated the audience: a digital word cloud representing the collective mood of China’s philanthropy sector. While words like “innovation”…

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) chaired a two-day exchange in Beijing from November 27 to 28, 2025, bringing together over 50 representatives from government agencies, research institutions, international organizations, and grassroots groups to discuss innovative practices for strengthening climate…

From November 21 to 23, 2025, the China Foundation Forum (CFF) held its annual conference at Yun’an Huidu Hotel in Kunming, Yunnan. The event was hosted by the Beijing Jiye Evergreen Social Organization Service Center, with support from the Yunnan…

Written by: Martin Kabaluapa Kapinga Chief, Country Offices Management Division WWF International   Exploring Chengdu’s Treasures: A Journey into Panda Conservation and Biodiversity Protection During the week of 19 November 2025, I had the privilege of visiting two remarkable conservation …

From July 14 to 18, 2025, the 20th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) convened in Nairobi, Kenya, under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The conference aimed to enhance collaboration among African…

Authors: Jayne Su, Leah Xu, Mark Zhao Grameen Bank, founded by Nobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammad Yunus, is best known for its “Group of Five” model. It has helped millions of poor people around the world, with a particular focus…

The Security Management Measures Concerning the Application of Facial Recognition Technology officially came into effect on June 1, 2025, approximately three months after their release. Jointly issued by China’s Cyberspace Administration and the Ministry of Public Security, these Measures represent…

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…

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 …

In a significant move to bolster agricultural innovation and strengthen intellectual property rights in the seed industry, the State Council of China issued a revised Regulation on the Protection of New Plant Varieties. Approved at the 57th Executive Meeting on…

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…

On the 13th May, tranquility in Weitou Bay, Quanzhou, Fujian, was shattered by underwater explosions as part of a planned port construction project. This reef blasting aimed to clear undersea rock formations for ship channels, restarting after a long stall…

Only a few hours after becoming President, Trump issued an executive order pausing all USAID support for 90 days. The legality of this order is subject to ongoing challenges in the US courts.[i] Nevertheless, Elon Musk, Trump’s top election donor,…

“A frog raised in the sea cannot understand the ways of the ocean: just as a child raised in the slum will not act like one from an affluent neighborhood.” This grim reality in Kenya was shared by a senior…

Introduction: Yang Peidan, Executive Director of C Team, spoke at China Development Brief’s annual forum， addressing the pivotal role of Chinese non-governmental organizations in the global fight against climate change. In this engaging session, Ms. Yang first reflected the participation…

On December 20, 2024, the 8th China Development Brief Forum was successfully held at the Beijing Ritan Hotel. Organized by China Development Brief (the Beijing E-share Public Information Consulting Center) and funded by the Ford Foundation (USA) Beijing Representative Office,…

The 2024 China Foundation Forum Annual Conference was held on November 23–24 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Jointly organized by the China Association for Non-Profit Organizations and the Beijing Jiye Evergreen Social Organization Service Centre, this year’s event marked the 16th…