NGOs to get legal status from govt

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) committed to fighting HIV/AIDS in China will soon get legal status to operate, as the government is considering legally recognizing these organizations, experts close to the situation said.

These efforts will help the fight against AIDS, said Shen Jie, secretary general of the government-backed Chinese Association of AIDS and STD Prevention and Control, on the eve of World AIDS Day.

"If realized, that will not only facilitate the work of these organizations but also give a long-term boost to China's anti-HIV/AIDS efforts," Shen said.