Philanthropy in China

Philanthropic giving in China is a growing practice, but one that is rarely directed to strangers. This is attributed to the Chinese system of guanxi or personal connections, which extend to those who share a certain identity.

Because of this, voluntary donations are often mobilized through organizational hierarchies. Supervisors and managers call on employees to donate to specific charities or relief efforts, and then disclose the amounts of the individual donations. This has reportedly encouraged giving from those who would not do so otherwise.

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