The Ministry of Civil Affairs on Monday made public the names of 83 offshore NGOs registered abroad by Chinese applicants.
According to Chinese regulations, social institutions established on the mainland should register with civil affairs departments.
The ministry, on Monday named the offshore NGOs, that were registered by Chinese residents outside China because of the low registration barriers.
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The ministry has so far named 748 offshore NGOs.
Those disclosed include the Chinese Calligraphers and Artists Association, China Photography Association and China Confucius Foundation.
The ministry has said the entire list is available online, adding that it will keep updating the list and encourage the public to offer tip-offs. (Xinhua/NAN)