On the morning of June 3, 2025, local time, the Annual Meeting of CSBT and ISBT was convened in Milan, Italy. ZHU Yongming，president of CSBT, led delegates from the CSBT Council, member institutions and the secretariat to attend the meeting, along with leaders from Tianjin Blood Center, Guangzhou Blood Center, Shenzhen Blood Center and WEGO Blood Technology. The ISBT representatives who participated in the meeting were as follows: Chair Pierre Tiberghien, Vice Chairs Jill Storry and Cynthia So-Osman, President-elect Lin Fung, Treasurer Martin Smid, Executive Officer Jenny White, and Council Members from the Western Pacific Region, Ji Yanli and Nelson Hirokazu Tsuno. CSBT and ISBT entered into a five-year cooperation agreement in 2019, which was renewed in 2024. The agreement outlines specific collaboration between the two organizations across various domains, including personnel training, conference organization, and branch activities. Both sides are obligated to hold at least one bilateral working meeting annually to review the progress of agreement implementation.

President ZHU reviewed the progress of cooperation since 2024. ISBT set up a booth and organized the ISBT Highlights event during the National Congress of CSBT in Hefei. It also presented a poster at the Blood Establishment Management Conference in Lianyungang and delivered lectures for the Education Course for Leadership of Blood Service (ECLBS). Moreover, he introduced China's accomplishments in voluntary blood donation and blood safety. Chair Pierre acknowledged the effectiveness of the regular cooperation. He proposed to continue the ISBT Highlights event at next year’s National Congress of CSBT in Zhengzhou, and invited the CSBT to participate in the conferences in Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

During this meeting, CSBT and ISBT exchanged views on industry development and recognized the progress in academic exchanges and training, since the renewal of the cooperation agreement last year. The two organizations affirmed their commitment to leveraging their respective strengths in order to advance the development of the blood industry. In addition, GAO Jie, NIE Yongmei, NING Li, LIU Qingning, Lin Fung, Jill Storry, Cynthia So-Osman, JI Yanli and Nelson Hirokazu Tsuno presented at the meeting, respectively introducing their own establishments and exploring the possibilities to promote cooperation between the member institutions of CSBT and ISBT.

Source：CSBT Secretariat;          

Translated by ZHANG Ruoyang;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan. 

From May 31 to June 4, 2025, the 35th Regional Congress of ISBT was held in Milan. This congress was co-organized by ISBT and SIMTI, with over 2,800 delegates from 104 countries participating.. Featuring 49 sessions, including plenary and parallel sessions, a total of 246 speakers made keynote speeches and/or oral presentations. Furthermore, the congress organized 7 seminars and facilitated 656 poster presentations for academic exchanges. A total of 77 enterprises participated in the exhibition. CSBT established a booth to showcase China's blood transfusion undertakings and remarkable achievements.

This marks the fourth time that the CSBT has exhibited in this congress, following its participation in the 2019 ISBT Congress in Bangkok, the 2023 ISBT Regional Congress in Cape Town, and the 2024 ISBT Congress. Through this exhibition, CSBT effectively showcased its dynamic progress to a broader international peers.

On the afternoon of June 2, ZHU Yongming, president of CSBT, and LIU Qingning, deputy secretary-general of CSBT, were invited to participate in the joint meeting of presidents of blood transfusion associations. In addition, on the afternoon of June 3, president ZHU participated in the ISBT General Assembly of Member Representatives, where he reviewed ISBT's annual work summary, financial report, and constitutional amendments. 

Source: CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by MAO Zhuang;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

On June 14, 2025, a public welfare live-streaming event was successfully organized by CSBT on China Media Group Mobile (CMG Mobile) to commemorate the World Blood Donor Day. This initiative successfully engaged 67 organizations from 60 cities across 24 provinces. To commemorate the occasion, a spectacular synchronized light show was organized and presented across these cities. The event was simultaneously steamed on CSBT’s official CMG Mobile account and via WeChat Cloud. At the onset of the event, President ZHU Yongming of CSBT, expressed his sincere gratitude to blood donors, volunteers, and all stakeholders who provided invaluable support. Commencing at 17:30, a series of meticulously crafted promotional short videos and songs, along with congratulatory video messages from volunteers across various regions, were presented. At 19:00, the live stream commenced with the song Bond of Love. During the event, video messages from 32 recipients of the National Voluntary Blood Donation Award were showcased. Furthermore, relevant promotional materials issued by WHO and National Health Commission was presented.

This year, the main venue was established in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Throughout the event, landmarks in 60 cities across the country were illuminated, and slogans expressing gratitude to voluntary blood donors were consistently displayed, acknowledging their life-saving contributions. During the three-hour live streaming, over 400,000 viewers were engaged, reaching 3.37 million interactions. This event has effectively increased public awareness of voluntary blood donation. Moving forward, CSBT will continue to organize public welfare live-streaming activities, leveraging more sophisticated and contemporary approaches to promote voluntary blood donation.

Source: CSBT Secretariat;

On May 22-23, the 8^th National Blood Establishment Management Conference, hosted by CSBT, was held in Jiangsu. Over 1,200 representatives from blood establishments across 31 provinces attended.  

The opening ceremony was hosted by LV Hangjun, chair of the CSBT Supervisory Committee. TANG Dongxin, deputy director of the Medical Emergency Department under the National Health Commission (NHC), attended the meeting. This conference focused on governmental strategies for advancing blood initiatives, blood service, and policies regarding the reduction and exemption of blood fees. The overarching goal was to promote the sustainable development of blood industry.

Deputy director TANG proposed a series of requirements aimed at enhancing the blood management system, strengthening coordination, and relieving patients from unnecessary visits for blood fee reimbursement. ZHU Yongming, president of CSBT, noted that while the blood donation initiative in China has progress steadily, the blood supply remains in a tight balance. Therefore, it is crucial to increase the voluntary blood donation rate and improve the scientific utilization of blood. Furthermore, JIANG Lun, inspector of the Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission, and XING Zhengjun, mayor of Lianyungang, respectively presented on local strategies for blood service enhancement.  

This two-day conference centered on innovative topics related to voluntary blood donation, blood establishment operations, and blood collection and supply, and conducted an in-depth analysis of the industry's challenges and development trends. The conference emphasized both theory and practice, addressing key areas such as advanced management models, policy implementation, and technological applications, providing actionable insights for blood industry.

At the closing ceremony, LIU Jiaxin, vice president of CSBT, officially designated Handan Blood Station as the host for the 9th National Blood Establishment Management Conference in 2027. Moreover, the conference flag was delivered from Lianyungang Blood Station to Handan Blood Station in the presence of president ZHU and leaders of the Health Commissions of both cities.

Source: CSBT;

Translated by LI Zhanghui;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

On May 7, 2025 the National Training Course on Continuous Promotion of Haemovigilance (HV), hosted by CSBT, undertaken by CSBT/HV，Chongqing Blood Center, Fujian Blood Center and Zhangzhou Blood Station, was held in Fujian Province. ZHU Yongming, president of CSBT, and HUANG Zhenping, director of Zhangzhou Municipal Health Commission, attended the meeting along with over 200 peers from 27 provinces. Mr. ZENG Jia presided over the opening ceremony.

Firstly, president ZHU noted that HV is the basic guarantee of the blood transfusion chain, as clarified by the updated action framework of WHO and our national policies. Since the establishment of CSBT/HV in 2017, remarkable results can be seen in concept dissemination, standard formulation, and sentinel system establishments. He pointed out that outstanding achievements have been made in Fujian Province in standard formulation and information construction. Furthermore, Director HUANG introduced the working achievement of blood safety in the city of Zhangzhou. He expressed that this training course has acknowledged Zhangzhou’s efforts in HV and will drive future development. XU Yongzhu, director of CSBT/HV, mentioned that despite the achievements already made in HV in China, there is still a pressing need for further refinement.

During this training, a total of 13 experts delivered comprehensive lectures encompassing theories, standards, and risk prevention. Ms. GUO Xiaojie remarked during the closing ceremony that this course not only served as a feast of knowledge but also represented an opportunity for academic exchange. It is anticipated that participants will gain in-depth insights into recent research developments and emerging trends in HV, and will be inspired with greater enthusiasm and innovation.

Reported by the CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by ZHANG Rui;

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen，ZHU Shanshan

On May 8, Fujian Blood Center officially joined the CSBT Partnership Program, and its science education base was designated as one of CSBT’s Voluntary Blood Donation Science Education Base. Leaders such as ZHU Yongming, president of CSBT, and ZHANG Fuzhu, Inspector of the Fujian Provincial Health Commission, attended the meeting.

President ZHU congratulated the Fujian Provincial Blood Center on its inclusion in the Partner Program. He acknowledged Fujian’s significant achievements in promoting voluntary blood donation. Notably, the newly revised Fujian Provincial Blood Donation Regulations mandate that the provincial government develop an annual blood donation plan and expand the eligibility criteria for free blood usage. He expressed the hope that Fujian Blood Center would leverage this opportunity to elevate the standard of its publicity efforts, thereby attracting a greater number of individuals to engage. In addition, inspector ZHANG conveyed his gratitude to CSBT, and noted that this event marks a milestone in the development of Fujian's voluntary blood donation initiative.

Since its inauguration in 2017, the science education base of Fujian Blood Center has been conferred with multiple honors. It has played a crucial role in promoting public awareness on blood donation. On December 16, 2024, a group of experts from CSBT conducted an on-site evaluation and proposed recommendations for continuous improvement.

Since CSBT launched the Partner Program in 2018, many science education centers have been established by member institutions to promote voluntary blood donation. Fujian Blood Center has been the 14^th partner establishment designated by CSBT.

Source: CSBT Secretariat;

Translated by YU Zhixuan;

Reviewed by ZHU Shanshan.

On the afternoon of April 25, the secretariat work meeting of CSBT Branch Committees was held in Yunnan. President ZHU Yongming, deputy secretary-general LIU Qingning, secretaries of 24 branch committees, and staff of CSBT secretariat attended the meeting. LIU Qingning presided over the meeting.

Firstly, president ZHU acknowledged the intermediary role undertaken by all secretaries, emphasizing that their work refines both professional and coordination competence. Furthermore, a formal welcome was extended to the 3 new secretaries, along with the anticipation that all secretaries would strengthen their capabilities over the next two years, and make contributions to the advancement of CSBT.

Deputy secretary-general LIU outlined CSBT's development trajectory and principles, especially the regulations relevant to branch operations. Operational directions, project frameworks, and evaluation methodologies were presented in accordance with requirements from the Ministry of Civil Affairs. WANG Dandan from the CSBT Secretariat provided an overview of key contents in Administrative Measures for CSBT Branches, including personnel adjustments, financial management, and operational procedures, thereby offering clear guidance for future work.

QIU Yingjie, secretary of the Blood Quality Committee, introduced CSBT group standards and expert consensus. LIU Chunhong, secretary of the Culture Committee, presented the experience of the Brilliant Red national speech tour.

During the meeting, branch secretaries engaged in discussions on encountered challenges and shared experiences in events organization. Critical issues were discussed, such as priorities for the second half of the year, official website design, translation of international progress reports, and group standards updates. Secretaries stated that they would carry out a comprehensive analysis of their respective committee's work, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the efficient and high-quality development of CSBT’s initiatives.

Source: CSBT Secretariat

Translated by WANG Peiyao;

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen，ZHU Shanshan

On April 25th, the first Research and Innovation Conference on Blood Transfusion Medicine, organized by CSBT, was launched in Yunnan. ZHU Yongming, president of CSBT and relevant experts attended the conference along with nearly 300 delegates from 29 provinces. LU Hangjun, chair of CSBT Supervisory Committee, hosted the opening ceremony.

Firstly, president ZHU delivered his welcome to all attendees and expressed gratitude for the support from all aspects. He stressed that transfusion medicine constitutes a pivotal component of modern medical practice. CSBT will uphold its service tenet, intensify the construction of scientific research platforms, and facilitate the development of the industry. Yu Jia, deputy director of the Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, stated that the conference aligns with the national initiative for scientific research and innovation, aiming to establish an open platform, foster cross-disciplinary integration, and propel innovation in transfusion medicine. Furthermore, professor CHENG Linzhao pointed out that blood transfusion, regarded as a crucial cell therapy technique, ought to leverage experiences to facilitate the implementation of blood substitution solutions.

During the conference, 23 experts and young talents shared their latest achievements, and major research institutions reported on their research progress. Participants actively engaged in discussions, demonstrating a spirit of scientific research. Ultimately, LIU Jiaxin, vice president of CSBT, concluded and expressed gratitude to all contributors. He expected that this conference could evolve into an academic brand to promote the development of scientific research and enhance the high-quality advancement of the industry.

Source:CSBT;

Translated by ZHU Yunong;

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen，ZHU Shanshan.

On April 18, the Exchange Colloquium of Provincial and Municipal Societies of Blood Transfusion was held in Hubei. It was organized by CSBT, and co-hosted by Hubei Society of Blood Transfusion (HBBT), attracting representatives from institutional entities at all levels across 21 provinces. This event centered on in-depth discussions regarding management innovation and service efficiency. The opening ceremony was chaired by Yu Xuehua, president of HBBT.

Firstly, ZHU Yongming, president of CSBT, conveyed appreciation for the support from all sectors. He provided an overview of a series of events scheduled to be hosted by CSBT in the first half of the year, including the National Blood Transfusion Research Conference, the National Blood Establishment Management Congress, and the livestream of the World Blood Donor Day light show. He emphasized that domestic blood transfusion societies should share the same objective to advance the development of blood industry.

ZHANG Xiufeng, Vice Mayor of Shiyan Municipal Government, noted that Shiyan maintains the highest blood donation rate per thousand population among all cities in Hubei Province. Having been recognized as the National Advanced City in Voluntary Blood Donation for 16 consecutive years, the city aims to utilize this conference as an opportunity to enhance the development of local blood transfusion services.

YANG Wenbo, Director of the Blood Management Center under Hubei Provincial Health Commission, introduced the achievements of blood donation in Hubei and expressed a strong commitment to deepening collaboration with all stakeholders to promote the advancement of the industry.

Moreover, representatives from Zhejiang, Shandong, Chongqing, Hubei, and other regions shared their work experiences. And work achievements and future challenges have been exchanged during the event. In his closing remarks, president ZHU affirmed the effectiveness of the conference, which provides an avenue for promoting the coordinated development of blood transfusion work across regions.

Source: CSBT Secretariat; 

Translated by SHAO Lei;    

Reviewed by FENG Chenchen, ZHU Shanshan.