Moves to strengthen the rule of law

Strengthening the management of overseas non-governmental organizations' activities according to China's rules and regulations, and expediting the process of enacting laws are part of the country's efforts to promote the rule of law. They will not only help maintain State security and social stability, but also protect the legal interests of these organizations.

Overseas NGOs have been a useful channel for China's communication with the rest of world. More than 7,000 overseas NGOs are working in China in the fields of economy, education, science and technology, public health, sports, charity and environmental protection.

On the one hand, most NGOs are engaged in activities that are good for Chinese society and charity. On the other hand, some have illegally taken part in or funded profit-making, political or religious activities, while some others did so even without being registered or getting the approval of the administration as required by the two ordinances passed in 1989 and 2004. Worse, some NGOs' activities harm China's national and public interests, and even threaten State security and national unity.