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2013: March

Setting up nongovernmental organizations across a range of sectors - including industrial associations and chambers, organizations for science and technology, charity and community services - will be made easier, said Vice-Premier Ma Kai, when he presented the government's restructuring plan at the national legislative session.

According to the plan, founding an NGO - with the exception of those related to religion, politics, the law, and foreign NGOs - will only entail registration with the civil affairs authorities, and organizations will no longer be required to be examined and approved by other regulators.