The progress of philanthropy has marked important milestones for civilization. The prosperity of the internet in China has been a great catalyzer for charity and attracted worldwide attention.
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.