Rules detailed for social organizations

Under the central government's new guidelines for social organizations that were released on Sunday, China will lower the threshold and simplify registration procedures for such groups, with the goal of promoting their "healthy and orderly" development.

The guideline was issued by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council.

Under the guideline, social organizations will file registration applications with the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which will review applications in light of opinions of knowledgeable government officials and experts.