To facilitate the implementation of branch operations, advance annual work plans, and enhance inter-committee communication, CSBT convened annual branch work meetings.The first session of branch work meetings was convened in Chongqing on March 19 and 20, encompassing 12 branch committees: CSBT/BDM, CSBT/BP, CSBT/IH, CSBT/HLA, CSBT/L, CSBT/BTE, CSBT/TM, CSBT/CT, CSBT/MC, CSBT/CC, CSBT/EC and CSBT/SR. The second session was held in Hangzhou on March 26 and 27, comprising 12 branch committees: CSBT/BDS, CSBT/TTD, CSBT/BE, CSBT/BSD, CSBT/MIS, CSBT/QM, CSBT/PP, CSBT/T, CSBT/HV, CSBT/FC, CSBT/HR and CSBT/MS.

ZHU Yongming, President of CSBT, LIU Jiaxin, Vice President of CSBT and LV Hangjun, Chair of the Supervisory Committee, attended all 24 branch work meetings. On behalf of CSBT, President ZHU extended gratitude to all branch chairs, vice chairs, committee members, and Youth Committee members for their diligent efforts over the past year, and for arranging their schedules to participate in the 2026 Annual Work Meeting. He further emphasized the requirements for standardizing branch operations and fully leveraging their professional strengths.

At the meeting, President ZHU acknowledged the achievements of all branches in 2025 and outlined expectations for 2026. He encouraged each branch to implement its 2026 work plan under the leadership of its chair, organize high quality sub-sessions of the 13^th National Conference of CSBT, and make contributions to the development of the voluntary blood donation business.

Furthermore, Vice President LIU mobilized the paper submission work for the 13^th National Conference of CSBT. He noted that the Congress is scheduled to take place in Henan from September 2 to 4, with the objective of enhancing academic exchanges and social influence. He urged all committees to increase the number of high-quality paper submissions and to use submission volume as a criterion for allocating sub-session duration.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by LIU Taixiang;

Reviewed by MA Ling, ZHU Shanshan.

From February 5 to 6, 2026, the 16^th Working Meeting and 13^th Council meeting of CSBT’s 7^th Standing Council were held in Changchun, Jilin Province.

At the Working Meeting on February 5, ZHU Yongming, President of CSBT, reported on the agenda for the 13^th Council meeting. LIU Jiaxin, Vice President of CSBT, introduced the preparation progress of the 13^th National Congress of CSBT. LIU Qingning, Deputy Secretary-General of CSBT, reported on the arrangements for the 2026 annual work meetings of all branch committees. All participants engaged in discussions on the reports and future work of CSBT.

On February 6, the 13^th Council Meeting was convened. President ZHU and DENG Liquan, Deputy Director of the Jilin Provincial Health Commission, delivered opening addresses respectively. Firstly, President ZHU extended gratitude to all stakeholders for the support and acknowledged the achievements of blood collection and supply work in Changchun. DENG presented an overview of the challenges and corresponding countermeasures in blood industry in Jilin Province, expressing the expectation that the meeting would facilitate the development of the industry. Furthermore, LIU read out the List of Commended Member Units of CSBT, 2025 and the List of Commended Branches of CSBT, 2025, with 45 member establishments and 10 branches receiving awards.

This meeting reviewed the reports delivered by President ZHU, covering the 2025 work summary, 2026 work plan, 2025 financial final accounts, and 2026 financial budget of CSBT, as well as the reports on performance of the president and other officials of CSBT. It also voted to adopt motions such as the Application for Admission of New Members and the Draft Report on Application for Membership Fee Reduction and Exemption. At the end of the meeting, President ZHU urged all council members and supervisors to conduct an in-depth study of the Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Social Organization Councils, jointly issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Central Social Work Department in September 2023. He emphasized enhancing awareness and capacity for fulfilling duties, strengthening self-development and external service delivery, and contributing to the advancement of Chinese modernization through the high-quality development of social organizations.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by YU Zhixuan;

Reviewed by MA Ling, ZHU Shanshan.

On January 9, 2026, the Annual Symposium for Exchange Cadres of CSBT was held in Jinan.  ZHU Yongming, President of CSBT, GONG Huaizheng, Director of Shandong Blood Center, HU Xiaoyu, Director of Anhui Blood Center, YE Xiaofan, Director of Jiangsu Blood Center, the other relevant leaders, temporary cadres and CSBT secretariat, attended the meeting. This event was presided over by LIU Qingning, deputy secretary-general of CSBT.

During the meeting, President ZHU expressed gratitude to the exchange cadres and their respective institutional leaders for their participation and support of the work of CSBT. He stated that the exchange cadres had played a pivotal role in enabling the society to navigate the transition period and establish institutional frameworks for its healthy development. Since the project’s launch in 2017, it has evolved from addressing the CSBT’s staffing shortage at its inception to returning to its founding mission—emerging as a helpful initiative, as well as a key platform for communication and talent cultivation among member establishments.
In addition, the participating leaders shared their experiences in cultivating exchange cadres, expressed gratitude for the platform established by CSBT, and reached a consensus that CSBT has provided high-caliber support for talent development among member institutions. This support facilitates the enhancement of exchange cadres’ professional competence and industry awareness, and enables growth for both individuals and their respective organizations.

Furthermore, representatives of exchange cadres shared their frontline work experiences, and engaged in in-depth discussions on critical issues in industry development. During the seminar on Incentive Measures for Promoting Voluntary Blood Donation Among College Students, representatives put forward suggestions from multiple perspectives such as policy guidance, publicity and promotion, service optimization, and rights&interests protection. This has pooled strength for improving the incentive mechanism and enhancing college students’ participation in voluntary blood donation.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by ZHANG Rui;

Reviewed by MA Ling, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 20, the 2025 Working Meeting of CSBT Volunteer General Team was held at Jiangsu  Blood Center (JSBC). ZHU Yongming, President of CSBT, LIU Qingning, Deputy Secretary-General of CSBT; and leaders and representatives from 16 branches attended the meeting. YE Xiaofan, Director of JSBC presided over the meeting.

In his opening address, President ZHU, on behalf of CSBT, extended a welcome to representatives from all branches for their participation in the meeting, encouraging service experience sharing and discussion on the work of the team. He emphasized that the Volunteer General Team, which encompasses blood establishments, enterprises, and volunteer groups, advanced the cause of voluntary blood donation through various modalities. He underscored the need for CSBT and the team to collaborate closely to implement the Blood Donation Law, enhance services for blood donors and volunteers, and promote the development of voluntary blood donation.

The meeting reviewed the work progress of the General Team and its branches in 2025, conducted exchanges on future work, and issued a series of specific recommendations. General Team Leader YE, on behalf of the General Team and its branches, extended her gratitude to CSBT for its support. She stated that, in 2026, under the leadership of CSBT, the General Team will collaborate with more experts, ensure the effectiveness of all work through strong organizational and resource guarantees, and contribute to promoting voluntary blood donation among young citizens and standardizing blood services. During the meeting, President Zhu issued the appointment letter of Chief Captain to YE Xiaofan.

Founded in 2018, the CSBT Volunteer General Team is a national volunteer organization registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs and affiliated with CSBT. Since its establishment, the General Team has engaged in various volunteer service initiatives, maintaining its professionalism throughout the planning, organization, and implementation processes. It has recruited members and expanded branch teams while continuously improving its management system and personnel structure.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by WANG Peiyao;

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 14, 2025, the blood donation campaign for foreign nationals, named Guardian Angel, Borderless Love was held in Shanghai. This event was jointly organized by the Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (SPAFFC) and the Shanghai Blood Center(SBC), co-hosted by Bloodline, a volunteer group composed of foreign blood donors. During the event, During the event, over 70 foreign participants from around the world gathered, conveying the hope of life through blood donations.

Bloodline has consistently upheld the principles of Joyful Donation, Joyful Volunteerism over the years, actively promoting voluntary blood donation among foreign residents in Shanghai. At this charity event, volunteers from diverse nationalities presented a series of performances, including dynamic dances and melodious musical pieces. In a joyful atmosphere, the public welfare message that blood donation saves lives was conveyed.

"This is my 60^th blood donation to Shanghai. I feel profoundly honored to contribute to the cause of voluntary blood donation in Shanghai." stated Mr. Ashish, the leader of Bloodline during his blood donation process.Over 20 years ago, Ashish relocated to Shanghai to pursue a career as a surgeon. During his practice, he observed that numerous foreign residents in the city faced problems to blood donation due to various constraints. In response, he collaborated with a group of foreign friends as blood donation advocates and organizers. With the help of SBC, Bloodline was established. Today, this group has become an iconic representative of Shanghai’s public welfare sector. It has mobilized thousands of foreign blood donors, advancing Shanghai’s voluntary blood donation business. Furthermore, this event demonstrated the expatriate community’s sense of responsibility toward urban public welfare, thereby contributing to a warmer and better Shanghai.

Reported by Shanghai Blood Center;

Translated by ZHU Yunong;    

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 11, 2025, the 17^th Grass-Roots Training Course on Clinical Blood Transfusion was held in Kaifeng. The course was organized by CSBT and co-hosted by the Kaifeng Municipal Health Commission and Kaifeng Regional Blood Station, aiming to further standardize clinical blood transfusion practices, promote scientific, safe and rational blood use, improve clinical blood transfusion, enhance the service of blood establishments, and facilitate the construction of clinical blood transfusion disciplines in primary-level hospitals. LIU Ying, Director of Heilongjiang Blood Center, DONG Wen'an, Director of Henan Red Cross Blood Center, LIU Jianhong, Director of Kaifeng Municipal Health Commission, LI Zhendong, Director of Kaifeng Regional Blood Station, attended the opening ceremony. And LI Xinmin, Deputy Director of the Kaifeng Municipal Health Commission, presided over the ceremony.

Nearly 100 professionals engaged in blood transfusion services from medical institutions, as well as peers from Kaifeng Regional Blood Station, participated in this training course.

Since 2016, CSBT has held 17 sessions of the Grass-Roots Training Course on Clinical Blood Transfusion. The course is free and has benefited more than 1,000 directors and professionals of blood transfusion departments (blood banks) in primary-level hospitals. Besides, it has standardized the technical management of clinical blood transfusion in regional blood stations and hospitals, thereby making a significant contribution to balancing the development of clinical blood transfusion in China.

In the future, CSBT will continue to provide training for key professionals, and contribute to enhancing the clinical blood transfusion capacity of primary-level medical institutions in China.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by SHAO Lei;

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 11, the 2025 National Conference on Blood Management and National Commendation Congress for Voluntary Blood Donation was held in Beijing. During the conference, distinguished individuals and groups who had made contributions to voluntary blood donation were honored, and arrangements were made for future blood management work. HE Wei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President of the Red Cross Society of China(RCSC), attended the conference. ZHENG Zhe, Vice Minister of the National Health Commission, WANG Bin, Vice President of RCSC, and CHEN Chunming, Deputy Director of the Health Bureau of the Logistic Support Department of the Central Military Commission, attended and addressed the conference.

This conference acknowledged the achievements of China’s voluntary blood donation initiatives, extended congratulations to the honored individuals and institutions, and expressed gratitude to all blood donors, volunteers, and citizens who support the blood service.

It was emphasized that all regions should recognize the tight balance in blood supply, continue strengthening organizational mobilization and collaboration, safeguard blood donors’ rights and interests, improve clinical blood utilization management, ensure safe blood supply, and advance China’s voluntary blood donation initiatives.

In addition, during the meeting, representatives of award winners and officials from health commissions delivered speeches to share their experiences. Present at the meeting were officials from relevant departments, including the Work Committee for Central and State Organs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Justice, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, as well as responsible persons from provincial health commissions.

Source: NHC Official Website;

Translated by MAO Zhuang;    

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen, ZHU Shanshan.

On December 4, 2025, LIU Qingning, Deputy Secretary-General of CSBT, presented 200 copies of the TongSheng Initiative Public Welfare Short Video Collection on Voluntary Blood Donation to the Chinese Hospital Association (CHA), which is expected to distribute them its member hospitals nationwide to broadcast on screens and other media platforms, thereby further ppomoting voluntary blood donation across society. Director FENG Yanlin from the Publicity Department of CHA accepted the collection. Relevant representatives from CSBT and CHA attended the donation event.

During the event, representatives from both parties completed the material handover and held in-depth discussions on core issues, including implementation pathways for promoting voluntary blood donation. Mr.LIU noted that the public welfare promotional resources selected by CSBT included 102 short video works, characterized by elaborate conceptualization, authentic and moving narratives, and suitability for dissemination across national blood establishments, hospitals, and other relevant institutions.

Under the initiative of the Medical Emergency Department of the National Health Commission, CSBT launched the Tongsheng Initiative in October, 2024. This program called for submissions of short videos on voluntary blood donation from its member institutions nationwide. An expert panel was convened to select over one hundred high-quality short videos that met rigorous criteria and were suitable for national dissemination. These selected videos were recommended for free use across the country and have also been extended to government agencies, campuses, and certain railway lines.

Reported by the CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by CHEN XiaoLi;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

On November 28, 2025, the 6^th National Conference and Training Session on Equipment, Logistics, and Development for Blood Collection and Supply Institutions was held in Cangzhou, Hebei Province. Co-sponsored by CSBT/BE, CSBT/L, CSBT/BSD, and the Hebei Blood Transfusion Association, the event was undertaken by Hebei Provincial Blood Center and Cangzhou Regional Blood Station. LENG Tingting, Director of the Blood Management Division under Medical Emergency Department of National Health Commission, ZHU Yongming, President of CSBT, GAO Lijun, Deputy Director of Health Commission of Hebei Province, DING Rui, Director of the Medical Emergency Department of Health Commission of Hebei Province, and HU Shangyou, Deputy Director of Cangzhou Municipal Health Commission attended the opening ceremony, which was presided over by MA Aijun, Director of Hebei Provincial Blood Center.

In the opening ceremony address, Presisent ZHU extended congratulations on the convening of the conference, expressed gratitude to all co-organizing institutions for their meticulous preparations, and conveyed greetings to blood professionals and peers in attendance. He emphasized that the regular operation of blood establishments, as well as the safe collection, supply and clinical use of blood are predicated on appropriate infrastructure development, and cannot be achieved without the full-process involvement of equipment and logistics support. Since the establishment, CSBT/BE, CSBT/L and CSBT/BSD have fulfilled their responsibilities under the guidance of the Blood Donation Law and relevant regulations, and carried out extensive work in multiple domains, including problem-focused research, professional exchange, technical consultation services, personnel training, standard promotion, as well as social mobilization and science popularization. Among these initiatives, the National Conference and Training Session on Equipment, Logistics, and Development for Blood Collection and Supply Institutions stands as an iconic event.

During this 1.5-day conference, a total of 24 domestic experts delivered presentations on logistics support and institutional development. At the closing session, Mr.WANG Yongjun summarized the training programme and extended his gratitude to all participating leaders, experts, and peers for their insightful speeches.

Reported by CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by YE Xiayan;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.