Draft Law relaxes fundraising norms

Legislative official hopes the public will donate through qualified charitable organizations

The third draft of the Charity Law is more flexible about online public fundraising by charities, and offers more scope for the nuanced definition of individuals seeking to raise funds online.

"If charities carry out online public fundraising, they shall post relevant information on the charity information channels designated by civil affairs departments. They may, at the same time, post such information on their own websites," said Li Jianguo, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.