What is the impact of China’s NGO laws on the education market and how should foreign companies comply with it?

China’s newly released NGO Law greatly differs from that of western countries. It is widely seen as part of President Xi Jinping’s efforts to restrict and control organizations whose interests are not in line with those of the Chinese Communist Party. And it is one of several contradictory pieces of Chinese legislation concerning for-profit education activities. In order to comply with the NGO laws, investors are advised to regularly communicate with local governments in order to understand their area-specific development strategies, targets, and how education programs can boost local economic development.