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Chinese NGO Co-Hosts Side Event at UN on Child Rights

The New Sunshine Charity Foundation and the China NGO Network for International Exchanges co-hosted a side event titled “Protecting Human Rights for the Next Generation: Focusing on the Rights of Children” during China’s fourth Universal Periodic Review at the UN…

Proposal Aims to Advance Environmental Advocacy

The “Two Sessions” Proposal Exchange Conference of 2024, organized by the Proposal Working Group of the China Biodiversity Conservation and the China Green Express, proved to be a successful blend of online and offline engagement. With scholarly endorsement from the…

NGOs’ Role in Driving Policy Innovation and Diffusion

A recent study explores how social organizations contribute to policy innovation and diffusion through government-social cooperation. The article, titled “Case Analysis: How NGOs Promote Policy Innovation and Diffusion through the ‘Agenda Trigger-Implementation Participation’ Framework,” presents a framework that analyzes the…

Report Sheds Light on China’s Agricultural Development in 2024

Recently, released 2024 China Agricultural and Rural Development Trends Report, jointly completed by the National Academy of Agricultural and Rural Development of China Agricultural University and the China Economic Trends Research Institute of Economic Daily, sheds light on the current…

Shanghai Releases List of 378 Major Carbon Emitters

The Shanghai government recently published a list of 378 major carbon-emitting enterprises in the city that will fall  under its carbon emissions trading scheme. Alongside  the list, authorities also disclosed details on the allocation of emissions quotas to these firms.…

Han Meilin: Artist and Philanthropist Spreading Love and Art

Renowned artist Han Meilin, despite his global acclaim, remains approachable and warm-hearted. During a recent signing event, he enthusiastically autographed nearly ten books, displaying a humility uncommon for such a master. In a recent interview, Han’s candid responses and charming…

China Aims for High-Quality Development of NGO Work

Recently, President Xi Jinping emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing high-quality development in social organization work (NGO in the Chinese context) in the new era. This underscores the innovative application of the Party’s theories in civil affairs and embodies Xi…

Post-COVID Chinese NGOs Display Resilience Amidst Challenges

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and charitable organizations in China has undergone significant shifts, with some encountering challenges and others showcasing remarkable resilience. Beijing Xianfeng Foundation (BXF), established in 2015 with a…

Seminar Highlights Challenges Confronting Charities in China

More than50 experts from academia, research, and NGOs gathered for a seminar on January 20th in Beijing to discuss the release of the Charity Blue Book: China Charity Development Report (2023). The event delved into the dynamic shifts and emerging…

New amendments address issues in cooperative fundraising

The recently amended Charity Law in China has introduced significant modifications to the provisions regarding cooperative fundraising. The term involves organizations or individuals without public fundraising qualifications collaborating with certified charitable organizations. The amendment addresses practical challenges that have emerged…

China launches national platform for mental health services

In December 2023, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the National Health Commission, and the China Disabled Persons’ Federation jointly introduced a new policy titled “Management Measures for the Sharing and Referral of Resources for Community Rehabilitation Services for Mental Disorders.”…

Chinese NGOs Explores Global Initiatives with French Charity

Representatives from the Beijing Peaceland Foundation (BPF) and China Development Brief (CDB)  visited to the headquarters of  Association Amours et Coeurs unis en France (AACF)  in Paris on December 16. The delegation, led by Liu Qian and Wang Zhuolun, engaged…

International NGOs Responded to the Gansu Earthquake

The Jishishan area of Linxia Prefecture in Gansu Province experienced a significant 6.2-magnitude earthquake, leading to substantial casualties and property losses. Responding swiftly to the crisis, the local government initiated comprehensive search and rescue operations, prioritizing the safety and well-being…

Mars Wrigley Introduces Sustainability Initiatives in Rural China

Mars Wrigley’s decade-long initiative has played a pivotal role in addressing rural environmental challenges in rural China through its “Sustainable, GO with Mars” project. Launched in 2014 in collaboration with the China Rural Development Foundation, the project has evolved from…

Key points of China’s Amended Charity Law

During the Seventh Session of the Fourteenth National People’s Congress Standing Committee in China on December 29, 2023, a vote was passed to amend the Charity Law. The revised law is scheduled to enforced on September 5, 2024, with the…