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Since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) by the [[Communist Party of China|Communist Party]] in 1949, '''Scouting''' has officially been banned{{Fact|date=February 2007}}, while the [[Young Pioneers of China]] and the [[Communist Youth League]] have become the dominant youth organization in | Since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) by the [[Communist Party of China|Communist Party]] in 1949, '''Scouting''' has officially been banned{{Fact|date=February 2007}}, while the [[Young Pioneers of China]] and the [[Communist Youth League]] have become the dominant youth organization in mainland China for younger and older youth, respectively. Currently in mainland China, Scouting is found only in some [[international school]]s. | ||
Hong Kong and Macau are [[special administrative region]]s of the People's Republic of China, with legal systems separate from that of the rest of the PRC. They are not usually included within the scope of the term "mainland China". Scouting is active in both Hong Kong and Macau. | Hong Kong and Macau are [[special administrative region]]s of the People's Republic of China, with legal systems separate from that of the rest of the PRC. They are not usually included within the scope of the term "mainland China". Scouting is active in both Hong Kong and Macau. | ||
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The [[Scouts of China|General Association of the Scouts of China]] was formally established in [[Nanking]] in [[1934]], and became a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement|International Scout Bureau]] in [[1937]]. Many Scouts actively participated in the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]] from [[1937]] to [[1945]]. | The [[Scouts of China|General Association of the Scouts of China]] was formally established in [[Nanking]] in [[1934]], and became a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement|International Scout Bureau]] in [[1937]]. Many Scouts actively participated in the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]] from [[1937]] to [[1945]]. | ||
Registered membership reached 570,000 in [[1941]]. However, all Scouting activities were interrupted in [[1949]], when the [[Communist Party of China|Chinese communists]] took over | Registered membership reached 570,000 in [[1941]]. However, all Scouting activities were interrupted in [[1949]], when the [[Communist Party of China|Chinese communists]] took over mainland China. The Chinese Scout Association was reorganized in [[1950]] after the ROC government was relocated to Taipei, and resumed the membership of International Scout Bureau as [[Scouts of China]]. | ||
== Recent developments == | == Recent developments == | ||
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== Hong Kong and Macau == | == Hong Kong and Macau == | ||
Hong Kong and Macau are [[special administrative region]]s of the People's Republic of China, i.e. with legal systems separate from that of | Hong Kong and Macau are [[special administrative region]]s of the People's Republic of China, i.e. with legal systems separate from that of mainland China (i.e. the rest of the country). The two territories were European possessions until 1997 and 1999 respectively. Scouting has continued after the transfers of sovereignty. In Hong Kong, [[The Scout Association of Hong Kong]] has 99,591 Scouts, and [[Hong Kong Girl Guides Association|The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association]] has 40,576 [[Girl Guides|Guides]]. In Macau Scouting is organised by [[The Scout Association of Macau]], a WOSM associate member. | ||
== International Scouting units in mainland China == | == International Scouting units in mainland China == | ||
