Freedom of association in China and Europe : : comparative perspectives in law and practice / / edited by Yuwen Li.

• TeilnehmendeR: Li, Yuwen, 1962-
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden, The Netherlands ;, Boston : : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers,, [2005]; ©2005
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource.

Understanding and exercising the right to freedom of association, in a modern sense, is a relatively new phenomenon in China. The reform of 'old' social organizations and the emergence of new, privately-initiated, non-profit organizations only began to occur in the 1980s, and such organizations continued to expand throughout the 1990s. Within a short period these new organizations have become a vibrant force in Chinese society. This unique volume - the first book in English to offer systematic and critical research in this field - is the outcome of a three-year research project on the Legal Aspects of Social Organisations in China. The main aim of the project was to encourage Chinese researchers to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the current status of social organizations in China, and to allow them to explore possible ways of creating a friendly legal environment conducive to the exercise of the right to freedom of association. The book contains some of the best results of the Chinese researchers' work and papers presented by European experts at two international seminars, organized jointly by the Institute of Law of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Law Faculty of Utrecht University, The Netherlands. The contributions of the European experts explore different systems of regulation that have developed, and which are accommodated within the legal framework and traditions of each particular country. The aim of the volume is to stimulate international understanding of the progress made by China and the dilemmas it still faces with respect to its emerging new civil society organizations.

Table of Contents

Foreword; -- Preface; -- Acknowledgements; -- List of Contributors; -- List of Abbreviations; -- General Introduction to the Book Yuwen Li ; -- Part I - Chinese Perspectives : -- 1. A Critical Examination of the Legal Environment for Social Organisations in China Yuwen Li ; -- 2. Government Administration of Social Organisations: Its Model and Effects Wu Yuzhang ; -- 3. The Dilemma of Legitimacy Facing China's Civil Society Organisations Xie Haiding ; -- 4. Approval and Non-interference in the Management of Social Organisations: An Examination of Theory and Practice Liu Peifeng ; -- 5. Research on China's Civic Environmental Protection Organisations Chen Xinxin ; -- 6. Legislation on Foundations in China: Historical Development, Present State and Main Characteristics Mo Jihong ; -- Part II - European Perspectives : -- 7. Civil Society and the Non-profit Sector in the Netherlands Paul Dekker ; -- 8. Law and Associational Life in Britain Richard Fries ; -- 9. Associations and Foundations in Germany: Service Providers or Agents of Civil Society? Rupert Graf Strachwitz ; -- 10. The Legal Implementation of Freedom of Association in the Netherlands and Other Western European Countries Tymen J. van der Ploeg ; Concluding Observations Yuwen Li ; -- Appendices: -- I Regulations for Registration and Management of Social Organizations; -- II Provisional Regulations for the Registration and Management of Popular Non-Enterprise Work Units; -- III Regulations for the Management of Foundations; -- IV A Model of Simple Questionnaire on Development and Problems of Social Organizations in China; -- V Relevant Articles of the Dutch Civil Code; Selected Bibliography; -- Index.