Index to Chinese Education and Society,Vol. 28 (Januarymebruary 1995-November/December 1995

China's economic and social development requires professional social work. To achieve the professionalization of social work in China, we must focus on its indigenization, change the function of mass organizations, and improve the professional quality of existing social work personnel. We must also pay attention to promoting social work theory and practice and improving social work education. The formation of an industry will come with professionalization. Achieving the industrialization of social work in China will have a major, positive effect and is a realistic possibility.