Transparency of online donations gains public's trust

SINCE THE CHARITY LAW that encourages online donations came into effect in September last year, online donations have exceeded 2 billion yuan ($303.78 million). Southern Metropolis Daily comments:

It is the popularization of smartphones and social media networks since 2010 that has made it possible to donate via online platforms. Before that, it was mainly wealthy entrepreneurs who donated to charitable causes.

This has fundamentally changed the landscape of China's charity sector. Just as a senior official from the Ministry of Civil Affairs said at a recent news conference, online donations now account for more than 80 percent of the revenue of certain charity organizations.