In recent decades China has seen a rise in grassroots “philanthropy”(gongyi), or charity and
volunteerism that is not directed by the state. Much of the discussion on this phenomenon …

Foundations in China's nonprofit sector have been increasing in both number and
importance. However, scholarly research and nonacademic reports have left a question in …

Folk and popular religion is a very significant part of Chinese religious life, especially in rural
areas. Contemporary Religions in China focuses on the religious activities of the lay people …

Grassroots nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) around the world have experienced a
process of hierarchization in recent years. However, little is known about how partnerships …

This study examines how Chinese evangelical Protestant employees view work and the
workplace, through the lens of their religion, and how they seek to influence the broader …

This article analyzes Chinese government efforts to manage and co-opt fangsheng, or life
release, the ritual practice of liberating animals. When conducted inappropriately, this …

This article explores the growth of religious philanthropy in contemporary China over the first
two decades of the twenty-first century. By describing the strategies of one of China's most …

This article explores the nuanced views of lower-ranking Chinese officials about religious
activities. Utilising list experiments, it overcomes the difficulty of obtaining genuine opinions …

This article explores critical shifts in the governance of religion amid massive urbanization
and technological advances in contemporary China. Since the turn of the millennium, along …

The paper examines the idioms of dignity and respect in addressing elderly individuals
within Buddhist monastic publics in reformed China. It analyzes the use of three common …