The transnational politics of philanthropy : China's rise and limitations / Bertram Lang

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lang, Bertram, author.

Series:

Global perspectives on philanthropy and public good

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Charity organization--Political aspects--China.

Charity organization.

Humanitarianism--China.

Humanitarianism.

Charity organization--Political aspects.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Policy Press, an imprint of Bristol University Press, 2026

Summary:

"How does philanthropy function and gain legitimacy within an authoritarian system - and what does this mean for the global philanthropic landscape? Drawing on rich empirical data and a mixed-methods approach, this book reveals how transnational dynamics have shaped the rise of Chinese philanthropy in an authoritarian context - and how, in turn, it is increasingly influencing the future of global philanthropy. Combining insights from fieldwork in China and text mining of philanthropy-related news reports and online fundraising data, the book provides a fresh picture of China's dynamic philanthropy landscape. It ranges from Tencent Foundation's promotion of an ebullient internet philanthropy and the strategic 'charitisation' of grassroots NGOs to traditional party-state foundations working to professionalise their operations in an increasingly competitive fight for resources. It crucially links these organisation-level strategies to broader political developments in the context of China's evolving Belt and Road initiative and its engagement with developing countries as well as the UN system. This timely and original contribution is vital reading for scholars interested in the political dimensions of global civil society and China's expanding role in shaping it"-- De Gruyter Brill

Contents:

Philanthropy and legitimacy in global perspective

Transnational multilevel legitimation : a theoretical framework

Historical legacies, contested models, and regulatory ambiguity

Legitimising international activities at home

Chinese charity diplomacy and its international audiences

Party‑state philanthropy : the World Philanthropy Forum

Civic philanthropy : the China Global Philanthropy Institute

Corporate tech philanthropy : the Tencent Foundation ecosystem

Conclusion : China and the future of transnational philanthropy

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from PDF title page (De Gruyter Brill, viewed January 6, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: Lang, Bertram Transnational politics of philanthropy

ISBN:

9781447376583

1447376587

9781447376590

1447376595

OCLC:

1545079776

Publisher Number:

CIPO000292084

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license