China should take advantage of America's experience in non-profit organizations so as to help solve its social problems. It is a heavy burden for the government to engage in every sector of society. Actually, it is beyond the ability of the government in the age of social life that has become more complicated than before.
America has the most developed system of non-profit organizations in the world. The system allows people to set up non-profit organizations on the purpose of improving the benefits of communities or society as a whole and also volunteers to contribute their time and endeavors for the good of society.
The most advantage of a non-profit organization is it can be exempt from taxes. Without exemption of taxes the system of non-profit organizations cannot survive. In the meantime, the donations of for-profit business and the rich can be eligible for tax deduction as a way to encourage the support of non-profit organizations.
Currently in China the government is incapable of handling many issues like adult education, HIV/AIDS treatment and environmental pollutions. Many volunteers have organized their own associations to deal with them but are not allowed to register. The government should legalize non-profit organizations and regulate them. That would be better than forcing them to exist underground. If a non-profit organization abuses its status it could be punished and even seized by the government, who has more measures to resort to.
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