Overseas NGOs refers to the foundations, social groups, think-tank institutes and other non-profit, nongovernmental social organizations, legally engaged in activities for public welfare in the fields of economy, education, science and technology, culture, public health, sports, environmental protection, poverty- and disaster-relief work. For the registration of a representative office within the mainland of China, the Overseas NGOs must meet the requirements as follows:

a）it is a legally registered establishment outside the mainland of China;

b）it is an independent entity able to take civil liability;

c）it contributes to public welfare in its purpose and business scope stipulated in its charter;

d）it has been in good standing outside the mainland of China for over two years and in active operation;

e）it conforms to other terms stipulated by law or administrative laws and regulations.