China has a large number of civic organizations. They carry out their activities independently in accordance with the Constitution and the law. Local branches of these organizations are spread throughout urban and rural areas, serving to unite workers, young people, women and other persons of all walks of life nationwide. They participate in national and local political life and play an important role in coordinating social and public affairs and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the people.

                                   Main Civic Organizations

Name	Date of Foundation	Main Constituents	Leader of the Central Agency
All-China Federation   of Trade Unions	May 1925	Workers	Chairman: Wang Zhaoguo
All-China Youth Federation	May 1949	Youth from all walks of life	First Secretary: Sun Jinlong
All-China Women's Federation	April 1949	Women from all walks of life	Chairwoman: Gu Xiulian
All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce	October 1953	People in non-public economic sector	Chairman: Huang Mengfu