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Video platforms help propel China’s rural revitalization

China’s rural revitalization drive is gaining momentum, thanks to the burgeoning growth of short video and livestreaming platforms. Douyin (the domestic Chinese version of TikTok) has witnessed a substantial increase in content produced in rural areas, with approximately 4.5 billion…

China and France hold NGO seminar in Beijing

China and France recently held a joint seminar on NGO services in Beijing to promote exchanges and cooperation in the field. Organized by the China Association of Social Workers and the French Embassy, the event brought together experts, academics and…

Guangzhou announces measures to promote ‘high quality’ social organizations

The Guangzhou Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau recently issued the “Measures to Promote the High-quality Development of Social Organizations in Guangzhou”, proposing 20 specific measures in five areas: Party building work, institutional development, cultivation and support, functionality, and self-development. The Measures…

Forming partnerships to fight rhino horn trade

South Africa recently announced progress in fighting the illegal rhino horn trade by working closely with different stakeholders. The country’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment said 124 rhinos were poached in Kruger National Park in 2022, a 40 percent…

China Charity Alliance launches service platform

On Sept 15 at the 10th China Charity Exhibition, the China Charity Alliance launched a WeChat mini program which will serve as a member service platform. The program will provide members with the latest policy news, real-time sector information, and…

China now has over 13,000 charitable organizations

On Sept 12, as part of a series of press conferences held by the State Council Information Office, Minister Tang Dengjie of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Vice Minister Zhan Chengfu, spokesman Li Baojun, and other relevant officials introduced the…

Thousands of NGOs attend charity exhibition

Themed “co-building modern charity and focusing on high-quality development”, the 10th China Charity Project Exchange Exhibition was held from Sept 15 to 17 in Shenzhen. Zhang Chunsheng, vice minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, announced the opening of this…

Women Empowerment Conference wraps up in Beijing

A conference in Beijing focusing on the empowerment of women and the need to achieve equality was held on Sept 13 by the Women Empowerment Council (WEC). The event was opened by Su Cheng Harris-Simpson, founder and president of the…

China launches online jobs campaign for NGOs

The Chinese government has announced a new initiative to boost employment opportunities in the non-profit sector. The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security are jointly launching a 100-day online campaign for NGOs to…

New standards planned for donations, assistance

The Ministry of Civil Affairs recently issued the 2023 Ministry of Civil Affairs Standard Formulation Plan, which plans to carry out the preparation of 32 civil affairs related industry standards and apply to the Standardization Administration of China for 15…

China expands crackdown on illegal NGOs

The Chinese government is expanding its crackdown on illegal social organizations, or NGOs in the Western context. The Ministry of Civil Affairs is leading a six-month nationwide campaign launched in June together with 10 other departments. Authorities say illegal organizations…

New law to protect Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem

A new law on ecological conservation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau just came into effect on Sept 1. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is “the roof of the world, the water tower of Asia, the third pole of the earth, and an important…

Meeting discusses biodiversity data integration

A conference on “Biodiversity Data Integration, Publication and Application Practice” was held online on Aug 22. The event was co-organized by Beijing Biodiversity Science Research Association and the Special Project on Literature and Information Capacity Building of the National Science…

Ninth 99 Giving Day rewards long-time participants

Since Tencent first launched China’s first internet charity day, 99 Giving Day, millions of internet users have been persuaded to part with their cash for charitable causes. But what’s in store for people taking part in this year’s 99 Giving…

Annual report released for domestic violence assistance app

Last August, Yuanzhong Family and Community Development Service Center, a Beijing-based NGO looking to provide legal services and address the diverse needs of victims of gender-based violence, launched China’s first domestic violence assistance WeChat applet (WeChat Mini Program). The organization…

Guangxi issues official Opinions on standardizing civil affairs work

The Department of Civil Affairs and the Administration for Market Regulation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region recently issued the Implementation Opinions on Comprehensively Promoting Guangxi Civil Affairs Standardization in the New Era to further strengthen the standardization of civil affairs…