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Abstract

The previous chapter reviews literature on theories and concepts on CSR, culture , and ownership , and presents a gap for the current study. This section historically reviews the economic, cultural and political environment in China, summarising economic development and political systems since 1978. By introducing these factors in relation to political, economic and cultural systems in China over time, readers will gain a better understanding of traditional cultural beliefs in China. Specifically, this chapter reviews I-Ching, Taoism, Sunzi, Confucianism, and Mohism of Chinese culture. This chapter also reviews CSR in Asia, and CSR practices in China.

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  1. 1.

    Collective-owned enterprises (COEs) refer to industrial enterprises where production is owned collectively, which also include urban collective enterprises and government-owned township and village enterprises (TVEs). The share of GDP owned and controlled by the state is approximately 50%.

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    Centrally-owned SOEs include entities managed by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC).

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    Joint state-private industries and private industries, which existed pre 1957, have been transformed into state industries.

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    Key reform stages of SOE restructuring and transformation include: corporatisation; ownership diversification; and formation of large enterprises groups.

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    An individual human being, which is not a company or organisation or other legal entity/legal person.

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    The others are Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Indus Valley.

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    According to some folk tales, Laozi was the teacher of Confucius.

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    太极 can be understood as Tao 道 as well.

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    “Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you” and “We reap what we sow”.

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    Using periodicals and books on corporate philanthropy to promote Internet education.

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Zhang, D. (2017). Business Environment in China. In: Corporate Social Responsibility in China. Communication, Culture and Change in Asia, vol 4. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4825-8_3

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