Chinese Culture Archive
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
01 Nov 2012
Historical Reflection on Chinese philanthropy
I have been bothered by some questions for a long time on Chinese philanthropy – Traditionally, philanthropic virtues such as benevolence, charity, compassion, or generosity have always mattered in Chinese culture as evidenced by the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, but why Chinese philanthropy is lagging behind? Why only 14% individuals donate their money, and
