It is getting free from tedious affairs in order to serve more as a body that conducts guidance and supervision.

It's a milestone event in China.

The lack of funds and manpower are to blame for the sluggish growth of Chinese NGOs. But if the experiment succeeds, there will be a brand new area for these public welfare organizations.

2005 was a very successful year for China's economy.

The government has to put more money into public goods such as education, health care and pensions so people feel less uncertain about their future and more willing to spend.