The official classification adopted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China is to divide non-governmental organizations into social organizations and private non-enterprise units. The former is further divided into foundations, academic organizations, industry organizations, professional organizations and joint organizations. The latter is further divided into education, science and technology, culture, health, sports and social welfare. On this basis, it is divided into national organizations and local organizations according to the level of registration administration organs. Scholars have also classified the NGOs in China.

E-commerce Association, an industry social group related to the mobile phone consumption market.