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“Two sessions” representatives give advice on the home services industry

Although representatives had submitted proposals for the home services industry, few of them was put on the conference agenda.

2016-03-15

First transgender employment discrimination case to go to arbitration

On March 7th the labor arbitration tribunal of Yunyan district, Guiyang city, took up a transgender employment discrimination case filed by “Mr. C” against Ciming CheckUp (贵阳慈铭健康体检中心). This is the first case of employment discrimination against a transsexual in China…

2016-03-14

Charity Law draft limits public fundraising foundations’ management fee to 10% of expenditures

Following the review of the third draft of China’s Charity Law during China’s “two sessions”, Article 60 of the draft has captured a certain amount of public attention and stirred up some heated debate. The original article states that ”annual…

2016-03-14

Clarifications provided regarding the Third Draft of the Charity Law

Compared to the second version, the Third Draft contains changes in articles related to charitable fund-raising (慈善募捐), charitable trusts (慈善信托) and charitable assets (慈善财产)

2016-03-13

The Draft of the Charity Law specifies regulations concerning fundraising activities

The Draft of the Charity Law has specified the entities of fundraising activities, which was of widespread public concern.

2016-03-10

Domestic violence causes 80% of divorces for rural women

On March 7th, a news conference on Women’s Rights Protection was held in the People’s Court of Huairou (a rural district of Beijing), revealing that domestic violence frequently occurs in rural areas. Figures show that over 80% of women in…

2016-03-09

Seminar on elderly care in rural areas puts forward a proposal to the “two sessions”

A seminar focusing on the “empty nest” elderly and the elderly care in rural areas was held by the Hebei Diamond Foundation（河北钻石公益基金会). The seminar has discussed the mutual improvement model for elderly care in rural areas and has included their suggestions of it in their proposal to the "two sessions"

2016-03-08

State Council revises the administrative regulations for the registration of social organizations

The State Council revised the “Regulation on Registration and Administration of Social Organizations”, and the new version is already enforced.

2016-03-03

Victims seek help on the first day the Domestic Violence Law takes effect

On the first day of formal implementation of the Domestic Violence Law, Wu Juan went straight to the People’s Court to apply for the protection order of domestic violence, for the reason of beating and threatening she suffered from her husband.

2016-03-03

A Working Commission on Rare Diseases set up on World Rare Disease Day

The Working Commission for Rare Diseases was set up by the CSWF on World Rare Disease Day.

2016-03-01

“ Island Libraries” promote China’s nationwide reading policy

The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China (国家新闻出版广电总局) recently released a Draft of the new Nationwide Reading Promotion Regulations for public solicitation, following the Legislative Plan of the State Council (国务院立法工作计划).…

2016-03-01

Revision of the Charity Law to be a focal point of China’s “two sessions” in 2016

The revision of the Charity Law has become one of the focal point the 2016 two sessions

2016-02-29

“Walls of Kindness” survive in Zhengzhou but are shut down in other cities

While the "Walls of Kindness" were shut down in many Chinese cities, it prospered in Zhengzhou, this is due to good management and maintenance.

2016-02-24

Foundations take care of the elderly on behalf of their children

A project for institutions to help elderly people with special needs was launched in Beijing on the 17th of January. Li Hongbing, the deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau attended the opening ceremony and gave an address,…

2016-02-24

Online charity for the Spring Festival

Thanks to the spread of the internet, new ways of conducting charity online have been thriving in recent years, encouraging more people to take an active part in charitable activities. On the 6th of February, the China Internet Development Foundation…

2016-02-22

“Running Man” variety show combines entertainment with charity

The TV variety show Running Man recently won praise from CCTV News for its creative way of promoting charity, which combines entertainment with public welfare. During the last two seasons, Running Man has funded 27 impoverished schools, including Hope Project…

2016-02-19

Xinhua News: China’s seven-year plastic bag ban has saved 8.4 million tons of oil

China’s plastic bag ban launched in 2008 has successfully cut 1.4 million tons of plastic bag production, which equals to saving 8.4 million tons of oil

2016-02-18

State Council encourages social organizations to help the poor

A document entitled The Opinion on Further Improvement on the Poor Support System has been released by China’s State Council on the 10th of February. The document points out that it is necessary to ensure the basic livelihoods of the…

2016-02-18

First transgender employment discrimination case to go to arbitration

Domestic violence causes 80% of divorces for rural women

Victims seek help on the first day the Domestic Violence Law takes effect

Revision of the Charity Law to be a focal point of China’s “two sessions” in 2016

“Running Man” variety show combines entertainment with charity

Xinhua News: China’s seven-year plastic bag ban has saved 8.4 million tons of oil

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