CDB Reports

Analysis

In-depth analyses on the issues facing Chinese civil society. Most of these articles have been written by CDB’s staff or translated from Chinese sources, while others are guest contributions from academics and NGO practitioners inside and outside of China.

Gong Puguang: charities, donors need to improve credibility

The China Philanthropist (CP) magazine recently interviewed Gong Puguang, vice-chairman of the Social Construction Committee of the National People’s Congress and president of the China Charity Federation. During the interview, Gong shared insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by…

China Issue Guides: education and poverty alleviation

The Center for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) and China Development Research Foundation (CDRF) released the China Issue Guides on Dec 2 at the China Philanthropy Conference.    Social equity and common prosperity call for philanthropy   Fang Jin, secretary-general of CDRF,…

Volunteer organizations within communities: a case study

Volunteers are often considered the best partners for social workers in the Chinese context, especially community volunteers. As more and more importance is placed on community volunteer services, it is worth thinking about how to build community volunteering groups that…

Charities can help revitalize China’s rural areas

“Charitable organizations are an important platform for companies and people to participate in rural revitalization and are vital for integrating funds, resources, and expertise,” said Li Xiaolin. Li is a Delegate to the National People’s Congress, director of the Foreign…

The power of micro grants

The demands of society are diverse, and so are the roles of foundations. There should be foundations making substantial grants and undertaking the bulk of grant funding. But there should also be foundations focusing on micro grants.   The ideas behind…

Reading program helps blind students shine

Since 2016, the Assisting Blind Children in Reading Program has provided blind students with high-quality extra-curricular reading materials to enhance their reading ability in 100 special-education schools across China. Operated by Hongdandan Service Center for the Visually Impaired and funded…

Making packaging greener: what does the future hold?

Green packaging is essential for building green logistics and a green supply chain. And it requires scientific research, a regulatory framework, and good business practices. Since 2009, the Chinese government has rolled out a series of laws and official documents…

NGOs in China: increasing but at a lower rate

On Nov 12, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released the “Report on Social Organizations in China 2021”, which summarizes key information about the development of Chinese NGOs (known locally as social organizations) in the past year. The report points…

Tencent invests $1.4 billion in scientific research foundation

The New Cornerstone Science Foundation launched by Tencent officially landed in Shenzhen on Nov 16. The new foundation focuses on basic scientific research and operates as a charity, with all of its programs operated by a foundation committee. In the…

Foundations should ‘focus on development of sector’

Foundations and funding strategies should pay more attention to the development of the charity sector, said Wang Ying, founder of Yuan Charity and a mentor to the “Jingcaotongxing Peer Project” of the SEE (Alashan) Foundation, at the inaugural SEE Foundation…

Law on protection of women’s rights revised

The newly revised Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests (the new revision) was deliberated and passed by the 37th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress (SCNPC) on Oct 30, representing the biggest…

NGO figures discuss women in the public space

In her new book “Invisible Women”, British author Caroline Criado Perez uses detailed surveys and data to demonstrate that the uncomfortable design of seats on high-speed trains is due to women’s body data not being considered; the long queues outside…

Philanthropy making significant impact on education sector

China’s charitable and philanthropic sector expanded rapidly after the 18th CPC National Congress, leaving the sector short of skilled workers possessing adequate professional qualifications and specialized capabilities. This situation was so serious that it eventually became a major factor impacting…

Shenzhen suspends foundation registrations

On Sept 30, Shenzhen Municipal Social Organization Administration issued an announcement stating that the bureau would suspend the registration of foundations with immediate effect, according to the “Notice of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Government on Announcement of the List of…

Women in charity: help recipients but also help givers

For 11-year-old Xie Yuyue in Rongshui, Guangxi Province, the lack of food is a serious matter. Even if her grades are good, scoring 100 percent on a test paper can’t be turned into a meal. But luckily, the launch of…

Studying philanthropy in China: 3 graduates speak to CDB

According to last year’s statistics, a total of 35 Chinese colleges and universities offer charity and philanthropy courses, covering different stages of junior college, undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees. What are the career prospects of students with these degrees? CDB…