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Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Philanthropy in Hong Kong: Setting an Example for the Mainland - China Philanthropy
Philanthropy in Hong Kong: Setting an Example for the Mainland - China Philanthropy: "Hong Kong lies just a hop, skip, and a jump from Mainland China yet the philanthropic landscapes of these two entities differ significantly. While Hong Kong’s third sector is still young compared to the west, it has been called the most sophisticated Asian city for philanthropy. Last year contributions from Hong Kong made up 64% of charitable donations in China and during the 2004 Asian Tsunami, the level of giving per person ranked highest in the world. What has prompted the giving habits of the Hong Kong people and in what ways will we see similar trends on the Mainland?"
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