China; Third Sector

The Emergence of Social Enterprises in China: the Quest for Space and Legitimacy

Thematic area: 
7.4 Developments in the Social Economy sector in Asian countries
Language: 
English
State: 
Publish
Name(s) of author(s): 
Rebecca LEE
Affiliation(s) of author(s): 
Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
Company / Organisation: 
Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
Address: 
Pokfulam Road, HONG KONG
Postalcode: 
N/A
City: 
HONG KONG

In recent years, the mainland Chinese government has encouraged the development of the non-profit sector in China. This can be evidenced by the drafting of a Charity Law in China. The growth of charities in China has also contributed to the growth, albeit still slow, of social enterprises. Social enterprises in China mainly take the form of self-self community groups that provide job opportunities to women, the disabled and under-employed.

Contact phone: 
852 28592949
Contact e-mail: 
rebeccalee@hku.hk
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