Red Cross Society of China

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Red Cross Society of China 中国红十字会

Type	Non-profit organization
Founded	March 10, 1904
Headquarters	Beijing, People's Republic of China
Industry	Health
Products	Humanitarian aid
Revenue	US$23 million (Donations)^[1]
Website	http://202.108.59.10/english/index.htm

The Red Cross Society of China (中国红十字会) is the national Red Cross Society in the People's Republic of China. The Red Cross Society of China was founded on March 10th, 1904.^[2]

The Red Cross Society of China joined the International Federation in 1919 and was one of the first members. Previously, it had already been recognized by the ICRC in 1912. After the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949, the Red Cross Society of China was reorganized and rejoined the International Federation in 1950.^[3]

In 1993 the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Red Cross Society was passed and now describes the legal relationship of the Red Cross Society and the PRC government.^[4]

The Hong Kong Red Cross and the Macau Red Cross became autonomous members of the Red Cross Society of China at their handover to the People's Republic in 1997 and 1999 respectively.^[3]

In 2007, the RCSC received 165 million yuan, the equivalent of about US$23 million, in donations. Half of this was used for the "The Red Cross Angel" angel program which helps pay for medical treatment of children with leukemia and congenital heart diseases. Just over US$2 million were used for the "All-love education assistance program" program which helps build primary schools, pay for teacher training and supports poor university students. The donations were received from domestic and foreign donors.^[1]