Internet Philanthropy in China

1. Front Matter

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2. Part I

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. History of China’s Internet Philanthropy

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      Pages 3-24

   3. The Rise of Online Fundraising Information Platforms

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      Pages 25-59

   4. Philanthropic Civil Society Organizations’ “Labor Pains” and “Transformation”

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      Pages 61-150

   5. The Activated Businesses and Public

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      Pages 151-193

   6. Governmental Support and Regulations

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      Pages 195-219

3. Part II

   1. Front Matter

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   2. The United States: Voluntary Spirit and Technological Innovation

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      Pages 223-263

   3. The UK: The Tradition of Philanthropy and Government Support

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      Pages 265-285

   4. Japan: From Government Supervision to Shared Governance

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      Pages 287-310

4. Part III

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Definition of Philanthropy

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      Pages 313-319

   3. The Influence of Social Atomization

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      Pages 321-326

   4. Internet Philanthropy Reshapes Social Connections

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      Pages 327-330

5. Part IV

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 331-331

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   2. Key Issues and Challenges Facing Philanthropy in China

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      Pages 333-337

   3. Transforming Technological Results into Social Progress

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      Pages 339-353

   4. Towards More Diversified and Comprehensive Governance Over Philanthropy

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      Pages 355-370

   5. Culture: Shaping a Philanthropic Culture with Emotionalism, Rationalism and Inclusion

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      Pages 371-386

This book is the work of Charles Chen Yidan, “the Father of China’s Internet Philanthropy”. It is based on the long-term research and practices of Tencent Research Institute and the Tencent Foundation. It reviews the recent history of internet-based charity during the past 20 years. It provides a first-time comprehensive review and study of internet-based charity from different dimensions, including the nature of internet-based charity, typical innovations and practices at home and abroad, as well as future prospects for integrating new technology and charity. It offers important insights into the transformation of many charitable organizations, the regulatory approach of governments towards these organizations, and the development of future society. This book contains not only a large set of the latest data from foreign countries but also exclusive interviews of many industry experts, including the directors of online charity platforms and chairmen of typical charitable organizations. It provides valuable references and is highly recommended for enterprises, organizations, and authorities that want to understand and promote the advancement of philanthropy in China.

• Philanthropy
• Chinese Internet
• Inequality
• New Media
• Economics

• Tencent Research Institute, Beijing, China

  Yidan Chen

CHEN Yidan (陈一丹, born 1971), also known as Charles CHEN, is a Chinese internet entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is a core founder of Tencent, founder of the Tencent Foundation, founder of the Chen Yidan Charity Foundation, and founder of the Yidan Prize.

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