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Navigating environmental advocacy and policy: an interview with Zhang Boju

China Foundation Forum (CFF) recently conducted an interview with Zhang Boju, secretary general of Beijing Ginkgo Foundation, on his experience of advocating for better environmental protection in China. CFF: Transitioning from a nature enthusiast to a public service professional actively…

Conservationists race to save Chinese giant salamander

When Liang Congjie, known for founding Friends of Nature, was invited to an ecological festival in Zhangjiajie in western Hunan Province, he was astonished that a dish featuring the Chinese giant salamander was served to him at a welcome dinner.…

Challenges persist for disabled job seekers in China

Securing employment for people with disabilities in China is becoming increasingly difficult, marked by a recent job fair in Beijing’s Shunyi District that underscored the struggles faced by this community. In contrast to bustling university job fairs, this event was…

Breaking barriers: the transformative power of inclusive education

Chunhui Charity Foundation has recently pioneered a paradigm shift in education, hosting a summer camp in Beijing that transcends socio-economic divides and nurtures inclusivity among children from a diverse range of backgrounds. The core theme of “Encounter Differences” underscores the…

Movie night held for visually impaired Beijingers

The curtain fell on a heartening event organized by the Red Dandan Volunteer Center for Blind People and a British property company, Savills. Held on Nov 11 at the Poly International Cinema Beijing, the event brought together visually-disabled individuals from…

Financial scandal sends shockwaves through Singapore’s charities

Singapore’s philanthropy sector finds itself at a crossroads following a recent money laundering scandal that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s charitable organizations. On Oct 13, charities were directed by the Charity Directorate’s office to undertake a rigorous self-examination, spurred…

Volunteers rally to beautify Wan Shou Park in Beijing

In a spirited community effort on Nov 4, a diverse group of volunteers from a local communist party volunteer team converged on Beijing’s Wan Shou Park for a day of environmental stewardship. The park, known for being the city’s first…

Beijing’s Pinggu District hosts conference on food security

An inaugural World Agrifood Innovation Conference (WAFI) was held from Nov 2 to 4 in Beijing’s Pinggu District, with the “Pinggu Consensus” adopted by participants from 61 countries and regions. Themed as “Food Security and Future Agriculture”, the conference was…

Three key words from China’s Charity Law Amendment

China’s Charity Law is undergoing significant revisions. This move aims to address key issues, including individual donations, online appeals, and emergency relief efforts. Focus on individual donations One of the key objectives of the Amended Charity Law is to encourage…

Draft amendments to China’s Charity Law open for feedback

Beijing has asked for public feedback on several draft legal amendments, with a particular focus on the much-anticipated Charity Law of People’s Republic of China. The proposed amendments hold significant implications for the future of charity and philanthropy in China.…

EU carbon tax trials raise global trade concerns

The European Union (EU) initiated trials of its pioneering Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Oct 1. After a month of testing, concerns are growing about its global trade implications. CBAM has a dual objective: to ensure fair competition in…

Killer dust: Pingxiang’s pneumoconiosis story

This article was contributed to CDB by Explorer.    After China’s economic opening in the late 1970s, people from all over the country started businesses to seize new opportunities and prosper. In the city of Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, people took…

Forbidden City Museum promotes zero-waste lifestyle

The Forbidden City Museum in Beijing is educating visitors about zero-waste living through an immersive dining experience. The initiative comes as China ramps up its battle against food waste. For its 3rd Zero-Waste Dining Culture Week, the museum transformed three…

Re-evaluating charity success: beyond fundraising

The recent revelations of embezzlement in a charitable project during China’s 99 (Sept 9) Charity Day have shaken the nation’s faith in charitable organizations. This shocking case brought to light an uncomfortable truth: when we place excessive importance on fundraising…

Authorities ramp up social welfare efforts

China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs held a press conference on Oct 20 to provide an update on social welfare initiatives for the third quarter of 2023 and outline the Ministry’s focus areas for the fourth quarter. The ministry highlighted progress…