Chinese Philanthropy Archive
07 Aug 2014
What can the Slam on Chinese Philanthropist Couple Tell us about Chinese Philanthropy
The criticism faced by Pan Shiyi and Zhang Xin, the real estate billionaire couple, on their $15million gift to Harvard University reflects accurately the two challenges of moving Chinese philanthropy forward to the next level.
05 Aug 2014
Bill Gates To Help Launch Philanthropic Education Program In China
Bill Gates will help start a new program at Beijing Normal University focused on philanthropic education. Gates and the school agreed to the effort in June, and will work to raise $16.1 million a year from the well-off in the U.S. and China.
25 Apr 2014
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Sets Up Philanthropic Trust
Jack Ma (pictured above), the founder of Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce giant, and Joseph Tsai, a co-founder, announced on April 24th that they have set up charities to be funded by stock options in the firm. The two trusts will together receive share options equal to about 2 per cent of Alibaba’s equity, which are
16 Apr 2014
New Report: Charity and Philanthropy in Russia, China, India and Brazil
This report, authored by Joan Spero and published in collaboration with WINGS builds greater awareness and understanding of the diversity and challenges of civil society in the so-called BRIC countries. In the absence of comprehensive data on philanthropy in these emerging market economies, the report identifies the cultural, economic, social, and political forces shaping giving
23 Mar 2014
Interview with Alice Lau (3) Belief in Civil Engagement
Taking SEE and China Lions Club as examples, Alice believes in the power and great potential of civic engagement. She also shared her view on incidents widely known to western audience: the trip of Gates and Buffet to China, Guo MeiMei Scandal and Chen GuangBiao's high-profile philanthropy. She is confident that Chinese philanthropy
