On February 20 and 21, 2025, the 14^th Working Meeting and the 12^th Council Meeting of CSBT’s 7^th Standing Council were convened in Harbin.  

At the working meeting on February 20, president ZHU Yongming provided an overview of the preparations for the 12^th council meeting. He further elaborated on the drafts for CSBT’s 2024 Work Summary and 2025 Work Plan, which are to be submitted for formal deliberation by the council. Additionally, he highlighted the core components and implementation guidelines of the Voice in Unison Plan. Deputy secretary-general LIU Qingning, updated on the preparation progress for the coming National Blood Establishment Management Congress and the Annual Meetings of CSBT’s branch committees. The participants actively engaged in in-depth discussions, putting forward constructive proposals regarding critical issues, including CSBT’s operations and the industrial development.

At the opening ceremony of the 12^th Council Meeting on February 21, president ZHU and deputy director YAN Song from Harbin Municipal Health Commission delivered speeches. Firstly, president ZHU expressed sincere appreciation to all stakeholders for their support and acknowledged the significant achievements in blood collection and supply business in Harbin. Deputy director YAN outlined the challenges and corresponding strategies in blood industry, and anticipated that this meeting could facilitate the development of the business. During the meeting, vice president LIU Jiaxin of CSBT officially presented the List of Outstanding Member Establishemnts in 2024 and the List of Outstanding Branch Committees in 2024. A total of 30 member establishements, such as Anhui Provincial Blood Center, as well as 5 branches, such as the Working Party on Blood Donation Mobilization (CSBT/BDM), were formally acknowledged for their exceptional contributions.

During the meeting, certain reports presented by president ZHU were approved, including the 2024 Annual Work Summary, 2025 Work Plan, 2024 Financial Settlement Report, 2025 Financial Budget Proposal, as well as the work reports of CSBT’s main leadership. Furthermore, the meeting formally adopted several critical proposals, such as the Proposal for Adjustment of CSBT Leadership, the Application for Admission of New Members and the Application for Membership Fees Reduction (Draft). To conclude the meeting, president ZHU emphasized the critical importance of all members uniting to promote voluntary blood donation, safeguard blood supply, and collaboratively drive the sustainable development of China's blood industry.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by TANG Dingjie;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

On January 15, the Three-Year Action Plan for Education and Training of National Social Organizations (2025–2027) was officially released. To further enhance the implementation of the action plan and encourage greater engagement in learning among social organizations, the Talent Service and Training Platform for Social Organizations has released a ranking of the cumulative learning hours for domestic social organizations. The CSBT Secretariat systematically organized its staff to complete the online courses, resulting in the society being ranked fourth overall, with two staff members placed among the top ten individuals. 

The CSBT secretariat places significant emphasis on the education and training of its staff. In 2024, the secretariat organized 7 internal training sessions themed on Let Me Teach a Lesson. It also scheduled the relevant staff to attend training on publishing regulations, finance and tax. In addition, two employees are currently pursuing master’s and bachelor’s degree. In 2025, the secretariat will embrace the unified principles of participating in voluntary blood donation, pursuing continuous learning, diligently performing their responsibilities, and providing dedicated service to member organizations.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by ZHU sheng jiang;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

On January 17th, the Communication Meeting of CSBT Temporary Cadres was held in Beijing. Firstly, president ZHU Yongming extended New Year greetings to all the attendees. He emphasized that the participation of seconded cadres has significantly invigorated the society's operations. Over the past year, these cadres have exhibited  progress in their respective roles and have made contributions to the CSBT’s development. CSBT launched its seconded cadre training program in 2017. Since then, every achievement of the society has been closely linked to the dedication of these cadres. Through their work, the cadres have broadened their professional perspectives, enhanced their competencies, leading to a mutually beneficial outcome. Finally, president ZHU welcomed everyone to the secretariat new office.

The attended cadres reported based on the actual condition of their establishments and their own work, conducted extensive exhibitions and exchanged views on the critical industrial issues. Furthermore, they explored strategies for more effectively promoting the concept of voluntary blood donation, examined approaches to conducting diverse recruitment campaigns among younger generation, and shared insights and practices regarding the implementation and efficacy of incentive policies for voluntary blood donors across regions.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by ZHU Rui;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

On January 21, the annual meeting of the branch committee directors was held online.  CSBT President ZHU Yongming, vice presidents HU Lihua and LIU Jiaxin, attended the meeting, while deputy secretary-general LIU Qingning presided over the meeting.

At the meeting, each director reported on the 2024 work summary and 2025 work plan. In 2024, all branch committees fulfilled their responsibilities in alignment with the annual plan and the overarching objectives of CSBT. Guided by the actual demand for blood collection and supply as well as the development of the discipline of transfusion medicine, efforts have been undertaken across various fields, including blood donor recruitment, blood preparations and detections, and clinical transfusion practices. Through the organization of promotional campaigns for voluntary blood donation, the establishments of group standards, and the implementation of scientific research initiatives, significant progress has been made in advancing the development of the blood transfusion industry.

President ZHU highlighted that 2024 marks the inaugural year for the newly constituted branches to initiate their work, and each committee demonstrated remarkable performance under the new leadership. During the preparation and hosting of the 12^th National Congress of CSBT, each branch actively engaged, and achieving significant advancements in the number of submissions, the quality of presentations, and overall participation rates. Furthermore, in major events such as national speech tours and education programs, the branches have played a pivotal role, serving as a critical force in implementing CSBT’s 4 services initiative.

Regarding the work in 2025, president ZHU indicated that in March, each branch committee will respectively hold annual work meeting in Nanjing or Xi'an, to arrange its work for the entire year. Besides, he mentioned, in late May, the 8^th Blood Services Leadership Forum will be held in Lianyungang centering on the National Health Commission and exchanging views on blood donation recruitment. Additionally, efforts will be exerted to undertake the project initiation, release, promotion and revision of group standards and expert consensus. At the end of this meeting, president ZHU delivered his sincere regards and new year greetings to all the directors and committee members.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat; 

Translated by YE Xiayan;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

At the outset of the new year, a group of leaders, including ZHU Yongming, the president of CSBT, LIU Qingning, the deputy secretary-general, YU Xuehua, the president of Hubei Province Blood Transfusion Association (HBBT), and YANG Yuanyuan, the director of HBBT office visited the Hubei Jiangxia Laboratory. During the visit, they held in-depth discussions with Professor ZHANG Dingyu, the director of Jiangxia Laboratory, focusing on critical topics such as advancements in cell therapy and strategic development within the blood industry. Previously serving as the director of Wuhan Blood Center, professor ZHANG has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to the blood collection and supply industry, maintaining close ties with his peers in the field.

In September, 2024, Professor ZHANG was invited to attend the 12^th National Congress of CSBT and present the keynote report. Besides, he is a strong advocate of the CSBT Voice Unison Initiative. In last November, in his capacity as a recipient of the national honorary title People's Hero, a blood donor, and a former blood professional, he participated in filming the CSBT's public welfare promotional video Saving Lives, We are Together, which highlighted the significance of blood donation and inspired more people to participate in blood donation. During the visit, president ZHU expressed his gratitude to Professor ZHANG for his unwavering support of CSBT initiatives and wished smooth progress in scientific research and application development at the Jiangxia Laboratory.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat   

Translated by SHI Lili;  

Reviewed by MA Ling, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 27, 2024, the 15^th Strengthening Foundation Training Course on Clinical Blood Transfusion, was held in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province. The course was organized by the CSBT, and co-hosted by the Shandong Society of Blood Transfusion (SDBT), Health Commission of Zaozhuang City, and Zaozhuang Central Blood Station.

At the opening ceremony, CSBT president ZHU Yongming delivered an online speech, welcoming all participants and expressing his gratitude to the supporting institutions. He indicated that this training course has been held for 14 sessions, facilitating the improvement of professional proficiency in blood transfusion for front-line staff across regions. Fully funded by CSBT's designated budget, the program imposes no registration fees on participants. It is hoped that the training program will empower trainees to effectively address practical challenges in their work.

During the course, experts delivered lectures on topics such as indications for blood transfusion, quality control of blood typing, blood supply and transfusion support at fundamental clinical institutions, and public sentiment management. The training course was meticulously designed to address the specific needs of blood collection, supply, and clinical blood transfusion in Zaozhuang city, drawing over 60 participants from local hospitals and blood establishments.

Since 2016, CSBT has organized 15 Strengthening Foundation Training Course, benefiting over 800 professionals involved in elementary blood services and significantly improving the standardization of technical management for clinical blood transfusion. Moving forward, CSBT will continue to facilitate the advancement of clinical blood transfusion practices in primary healthcare institutions.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by Tang xinyi;

Reviewed by MA Ling, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 17，the closing ceremony of the Brilliant Red National Speech Tour of Blood Donation Excellence was held in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province. CSBT president ZHU Yongming expressed his gratitude to the participants for their dedication and commitment. Between October 17 and November 12, four groups of lecturer crossed 5 administrative regions and held 24 lectures in 22 cities, covering a distance of 7,702 kilometers. This event attracted over 14,200 on-site audiences. Additionally, multiple sessions were live-streamed via platforms such as CCTV Video and received coverage from local media outlets in various regions. The initiatives have received significant support from various departments. In several cities, it was leveraged to organize distinctive activities, including commendation ceremonies and promotional campaigns, which facilitated the exchange of practices in voluntary blood donation. President ZHU acknowledged the significant dedication and achievements of the event, highlighting that it provided lecturers with valuable opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

At the ceremony, speech group leaders and members received honorary certificates, as well as certain assistant institutions.  Following the ceremony, each group engaged in group discussions. Mr. LI Peng, vice director of CSBT Culture Committee, summarized the lecture tour activities. Representatives of the undertaking establishments and group members shared their experiences, and elaborated on their insights.

Furthermore, CSBT intends to develop an activity portfolio and is planning a provincial lecture tour in 2025. Lecturers are encouraged to engage with innovative narratives and enthusiasm.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by HU Wenjia;

Reviewed by MA Ling, ZHU Shanshan.

On February 5, the Transfusion Safety and Technology Training Course for Elementary Transfusion Laboratory was held in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It was organized by the Air Force Medical Center, PLA and the Liangshan Prefecture Regional Blood Station, and co-organized by multiple establishments. Renown domestic experts delivered lectures, shared experiences, and discussed the development of blood transfusion safety and technology. CSBT president ZHU Yongming encouraged everyone to take this training course as an opportunity to promote the development of transfusion and safeguard the life and health of the public. In response to the recommendations of CSBT, this course has adopted a educational model that integrates theory with practice, thereby enhancing trainees’ technical skills and trouble-shooting capability.

The training courses encompassed several crucial topics, including ZHU Ziyan’s Blood Transfusion Safety in Elementary Transfusion Labs: From Reagents to Methods, and XIANG Dong’s Understanding the Fundamentals of Blood Coagulation Tests to Enhance Transfusion Safety. The program was designed to address the specific needs of elementary blood transfusion labs. The theoretical sessions provided an in-depth exploration of core knowledge and technical standards related to blood safety. Meanwhile, the on-site experimental teaching and assessment sessions were highly interactive and engaging. Throughout the course, trainees demonstrated a strong commitment to diligent study and active participation, therebuy enhancing their technical proficiency and safety awareness significantly. The training program was successfully completed, achieving its intended objectives.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by FENG Yasong;

Reviewed by MA Ling, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 3, the opening ceremony of CSBT science education base on blood transfusion was held in Sichuan, marking the official entry of Chengdu Blood Center into the CSBT Partnership Program. The event was attended by Zhu Yongming, the president of CSBT, HUANG Hui, the deputy director from the Health Commission of Chengdu, and other distinguished guests.

President ZHU extended a warm welcome to Chengdu Blood Center enrolling the program, and recognized its contributions to the public education on voluntary blood donation. He emphasized that blood enterprises constitute a fundamental component of public health initiatives, and that the promotion and education of blood donation are of paramount importance. Launched in 2018, the program is keen on encouraging, assisting and promoting well-prepared members to publicize blood safety, blood transfusion history and typical characters among society and citizens by all forms, thus creating a better atmosphere for voluntary blood donation. Chengdu Blood Center has undertaken a multitude of innovative initiatives in this field and has achieved substantial outcomes.

At the ceremony, Mr. DING Wenyi announced the official decision to enroll the Chengdu Blood Center as a cooperative partner of CSBT. During the construction of the educational base, experts from CSBT conducted an on-site evaluation and provide guidance. They acknowledged the base’s innovations in space design and activity development, and issued professional recommendations.

Additionally, Chengdu Blood Center indicated that it will integrate the experts’ recommendations with practical operations, consistently enhance the interactivity and brand impact of the science education base, attract more voluntary blood donors, and ensure the sufficiency and safety of the clinical blood supply.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by ZHOU Yanjun;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.