Modernizing Charity Law in China

In recent years, the cultivation of domestic charities has been an important item on the development agenda of the Chinese government. In pursuit of this end, China has attempted to modernize its laws governing charitable organizations. Despite these welcome attempts and a rich tradition of philanthropy, China’s existing legal framework still fails to support an effective charitable sector. The government, noting the crucial role of the charitable sector, has begun drafting a comprehensive statute that will govern charities.

In light of these emergent trends, this paper critically examines the inadequacies of the existing legal structure, highlighting the need to devise a legal framework that both facilitates charity operation and regulates its governance.