Good Deeds Across the World: A Chronicle of Philanthropy by the Wealthy

Author: Pan Zhen
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book introduces the touching stories of 19 private entrepreneurs (most of whom are members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference) who are dedicated to philanthropy and contributing to social welfare. These charitable individuals include both local Shanghai-based private entrepreneurs and those who have come to Shanghai for development, as well as several renowned patriotic industrialists from Hong Kong (such as Hong Kong Tycoon Sir Run Run Shaw and Tony To). They are engaged in various industries, such as real estate investment and development, automobile manufacturing and sales, clothing export and timber import trade, as well as high-tech (health and nutrition) biopharmaceutical production, and more. Their acts of kindness reflect the clear social responsibility of some of the first-generation wealthy entrepreneurs, their broad compassion, and their far-sighted political vision. While developing their businesses, boosting the market, and achieving prosperity, they have remained mindful of their roots and progress, driven by a patriotic and people-oriented spirit. They have not forgotten to help vulnerable groups in society and have taken practical actions to pave the way for shared prosperity, contributing to the construction of a harmonious society.