Mass organizations are social organizations, and they are the third kind of organizations except the government, enterprises and institutions. Associations in China mainly include associations, societies, research institutes, foundations and non-profit organizations. To formally bid for an association, it is necessary to comply with laws and regulations such as association management and association registration promulgated by the civil affairs department. Generally speaking, it is necessary to have the competent business unit, registered capital, articles of association, sponsors, office location and other conditions. , fill in the application documents to form an association and submit them to the civil affairs department for approval. At present, most domestic associations are initiated by government departments, and individual associations are at a higher level, equivalent to national ministries and commissions, such as the All-China Women's Federation and the Federation of Industry and Commerce. Some associations belong to trade associations entrusted by the government, such as China Machinery Industry Federation, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and China Publishers Association. Others belong to research institutions, such as most research institutes and societies. It is still quite troublesome for individuals to bid for the association. It is suggested that the establishment of a non-governmental organization be considered. See the management regulations of local and trade associations for specific terms.