Less is More? International Organizations Headquartered in China Accredited by the Union of International Associations (UIA)

Abstract

International organizations play a crucial role in promoting and achieving global governance, and their importance in the contemporary world cannot be overstated. As of the end of 2022, the Union of International Associations (UIA) had accredited 227 international organizations registered in mainland China’s provinces and municipalities. This paper reviews the background of UIA and the relative authority of its Yearbook of International Organizations. It analyzes the basic situation of UIA-accredited international organizations headquartered in China according to the principles of UIA organization classification, and ultimately offers a brief assessment and policy recommendations for these organizations.