In the forty years since the “Reform and Opening up” begun, China has transformed itself from a poverty-stricken country into an economic superpower. This economic strength has provided China with an opportunity to be a significant force in the arena of international civil society. The presence of Chinese NGOs and charities in other countries is no longer unusual, especially in the area of humanitarian aid. Even so, there is a long way to go before Chinese civil society can really pull its weight overseas.
Below is a roundup of all the reports and material on Chinese NGOs “going out” that CDB has published over the last few years. We hope it can be of use to those who are researching this topic.
Institutions & Regulations
China to establish International Development Cooperation Agency
Draft regulation on overseas aid released
Research & Opinions
Chinese NGOs are “Going Out”: History, Scale, Characteristics, Outcomes, And Barriers
CDB Special Issue on Chinese NGOs Going Out
CFPA publishes handbook for Chinese NGOs “going out”
Chinese NGOs need to play a greater role in global governance: a Q&A with Wang Xingzui
Chinese NGOs in a Globalizing World
Call for NGOs to be included in China’s foreign aid framework
China’s Engagement in International Development Cooperation The State of the Debate
Strategies for the Internationalization of Chinese NGOs: A Study by Huang Haoming
Forums & Discussions
Chinese Aid Abroad: The People’s Forum on International Social Responsibility
Conference spurs discussion on Chinese foreign aid
Jimen Strategic Forum on Chinese NGOs “going out”
Panel discussion on Chinese NGOs going global held in Beijing
Seminar on Chinese NGOs “going out” successfully held in Tsinghua University
“Chinese NGOs going out” featured stories
The Gansu Rainbow Community Service Center
The Sichuan Haihui Poverty Alleviation Service Center
The Global Environmental Institute
Overseas engagement
What Working in a Grassroots NGO in East Africa has made me see: Pan Yanwen
Peaceland Foundation provides humanitarian aid to the victims of the Beirut explosion
Peaceland Foundation provides assistance to Zimbabwe against Covid-19
Two Chinese foundations set up hand-washing stations in Nepal
Hannah Ryder: understanding the Africa-China relationship
Designing “Lion Lights” for Kenya: a Beijing High Schooler’s Dream for Conservation
A Shared Future: the Chinese Volunteers Helping Syrian Refugees
China’s NGOs Go Global: True Stories from a Program Director
Chinese Overseas Investment in Cambodia: Conflicts and Solutions
China House launches project to combat FGM in Kenya
Chinese foundation aids the victims of Ecuador earthquake
CFPA’s first overseas office registered in Myanmar
The Sudan-China Abu Ushar Friendship Hospital: China’s First Overseas Charitable NGO Project
Chinese Volunteers to Test the Water in Africa
First aid center opened in Pakistan under the One Belt and One Road initiative
French and Chinese foundations sign strategic cooperation agreement
‘Going Out’ or Staying In? The Expansion of Chinese NGOs in Africa
Going Global – ENAP meeting in Norway
Jack Ma donates $3M to Jordan’s Queen Rania’s Foundation for Education and Development
“Mekong Bright Action” brings brightness to poor cataract patients in Laos
