Society

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Supporting Evidence

Link More than 30 Chinese companies in Egypt have taken the chance of a Ramadan charity event in Cairo to donate 1 million Egyptian pounds (about 54,245 U.S. dollars) to help local families in need.

1. https://english.news.cn/20220418/d605d3dbfe974cd2bd4f5a9836bc5b23/c.html

Supplementary Notes

Link For seven years, Chinese companies in Egypt have partnered with an Egyptian charity group to donate about 11,000 boxes of food to needy Egyptians during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

1. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/25/c_139905310.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

APROCHIPA is a good example through social welfare programs. Sociedad de Beneficencia Fa Yen is another one, because of its close ties to the Chinese Embassy. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Yes" response.

1. https://www.aprochipa.org/
2. https://www.instagram.com/fayenpanama/
3. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/vida-y-cultura/cultura/festival-cometas-panderos-historia-cultura-EJLE441984

Answered by Alonso Illueca, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

There have been periodic examples of Chinese associations donating money or supplies to the chilean population. The Chilean Chinese Entrepreneurs Federation, in collaboration with the Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce, transported 50 tons of rice, flour, milk, clothing and other materials collected to the city of Talcahuano in the eighth region of southern Chile. During the pandemic, the issue was largely recorded. In 2023, Chinese citizens' association provided support for local citizens across the country after a series of floods impacted thousands of citizens. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Yes" response.

1. http://www.chinacelacforum.org/chn/zgtlmjlbgjgx/202307/t20230719_11115064.htm
2. https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/144948369
3. https://espanol.cgtn.com/news/2023-08-05/1687666099531825154/index.html
4. https://carnegieendowment.org/files/Urdinez_Chile_China_Spanish_final.pdf
5. https://donaciones.hacienda.gob.cl/novedades/sociedad-de-beneficencia-china-realiza-donacion-para-reconstruccion-en-la

Answered by Sascha Hannig Núñez, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

In my country, PRC-connected individuals or entities donate money or provide other types of support to religious communities and charities. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Yes" response.

1. https://www.inclusion.gob.ec/damas-diplomaticas-de-la-embajada-de-china-entregan-donacion-de-juguetes-y-alimentos-para-ninas-ninos-y-adolescentes-de-la-casa-hogar-campi-de-yoder-del-mies/

Answered by Paúl Mena Mena, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

Answer

Supporting Evidence

yes

1. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi9wZCS1JaEAxV0RKQEHQ5yBHoQFnoECBQQAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgm.china-embassy.gov.cn%2Feng%2Fsgxw%2F202212%2Ft20221224_10994682.htm&usg=AOvVaw1vkAEiwTD8-sBus8QLQJYx&opi=89978449

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

The Chinese Embassy in Algeriaprovides orphanage with supplies. Chinese embassy donates wheelchairs to Algerian charity organization.

1. https://eng.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/p/321577.html
2. https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202309/11/content_WS64fe5381c6d0868f4e8df5b8.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

Answer

Supporting Evidence

The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh distributed Qurbani meat to 720 families in July 2023 during the Eid-ul-Azha religious festival. It also donated smart classrooms to two Bangladeshi colleges. The embassy also donated Dengue Fever Anti-epidemic materials to local hospitals.

1. http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2023-03/19/content_85177782.htm
2. https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/314704/chinese-embassy-in-bangladesh-distributes-qurbani
3. http://www.china.org.cn/world/2023-12/04/content_116855618.htm
4. https://www.newsdirectory3.com/chinese-embassy-in-bangladesh-donates-dengue-fever-anti-epidemic-materials-to-combat-historic-epidemic/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

Answer

Supporting Evidence

In 2024, the Belgian Wenzhou Association donated to the De Kleppe charity in Brakel.

1. https://archive.ph/KfvmN

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

Answer

Supporting Evidence

The Chinese Embassy in Sarajevo has in March 2020 donated equipment in the value od 30.000 KM (cc. 18.000 USD) for the Center for Support for families with children and persons with difficulties in development "Cilibri"; in May 2021 the Embassy donated desinfectants in the value od 15.000 KM to the Islamic Community in BiH; Childer’s Choir of the Chinese city of Wuxi donated 42.000 masks to BiH in June 2020. There are also several reports from previous years which support the claim, such as: food packages for people who use Red Cross’ kitchen from the Chinese Embassy in Sarajevo in 2016; Embassy donated 40.000 USD for people who were hit by floods in 2011 and 10.000 KM in 2012; Association of Chinese Entrepreneurs donated clothing and toys in 2005 for children from socially endangered families, where the value of the donation was around 320.000 KM.

1. http://www.centar.ba/novost/16242/vrijedna-donacija-ambasade-nr-kine-za-djecu-sa-poteskocama-u-razvoju%20
2. https://www.islamskazajednica.ba/index.php/vijesti/aktuelno/29896-ambasada-kine-islamskoj-zajednici-donirala-dezinfekciona-sredstva
3. https://www.sarajevotimes.com/162874-2/
4. https://mrsri.ks.gov.ba/aktuelno/novosti-sa-vlade/donacija-ambasade-nr-kine-paketi-sa-hranom-za-korisnike-centralne-kuhinje
5. https://ckfbih.ba/pomo-crvenog-krstakria-narodne-republike-kine-stanovnitvu-u-bih-pogoenom-poplavama/
6. https://www.sarajevo.ba/hr/article/1247/za-socijalno-ugrozenu-djecu-sarajeva-donacija-kineskih-privrednika

Answered by Stefan Vladisavljev and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

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Supporting Evidence

In 2022, Chinese Embassy made a donation to Emauzy, a maternal and child shelter in Horic. In the past (prior to 2022) such events were also sporadically happening.

1. http://sk.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/sgxx/dongtai1/202212/t20221221_10992816.htm

Answered by Matej Šimalčík, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

Chinese in Denmark organize the Denmark Love Home (丹麦爱心家园)), which serves as a supplement to charitable organizations and is close to the China Council for the Peaceful National Reunification in Denmark.

1. https://archive.ph/lZSZU

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

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Supporting Evidence

Through the country's immigrant investor scheme (now cancelled), over 1,000 PRC individuals could donate to charity. Details are not publicly reported by the government.

1. https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/over-1000-chinese-citizens-pay-up-to-e1m-for-irish-residency-1071080.html

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

The Chinese Embssy in Albania has donated materials to the Association of Disabled Persons of Albania. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Yes" response.

1. http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zagx/zajw/202311/t20231124_11186942.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

A recent donation of $100.000 by the Chinese to the Greek Red Cross, constitutes an indicative example of Chinese donations to vulnerable sector, like medical care. Through such actions China attempts to establish relationships on both an institutional and individual-to-individual level. These relationships can be easily manipulated, in order to promote Chinese interests on several occasions. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Yes" response.

1. https://www.newmoney.gr/roh/palmos-oikonomias/ellada/kina-chrimatiki-dorea-ston-elliniko-erithro-stavro-gia-tous-piropliktous/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Not religious, but charity: China recently donated $150,000 to the Romanian Red Cross. Huawei has also made numerous donations to Romanian NGOs, such as Save the Children Romania, SOS Satele copiilor, etc, as well as wireless systems and devices for children with special needs.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

Answer

Supporting Evidence

1. https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202310/18/WS652fff2ca31090682a5e9592.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Until February 24, 2022, in particular, Jack Ma financed the purchase of 1 million coronavirus tests for Ukraine at a cost of $80 million at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. But after the full-scale invasion of Russia, we are not aware of such cases.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

Answer

Supporting Evidence

All documented donations (Covid related) were to the Spanish government at its different levels.

1. https://www.huawei.com/es/news/es/2022/cardiotaxi-una-iniciativa-pionera-en-europa-llega-a-barcelona

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Mostly found these donations by the General Consulate of the PRC in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

1. http://santacruz.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lgdt/202303/t20230322_11046208.htm
2. http://santacruz.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lgdt/202308/t20230817_11127849.htm

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

HUAWEI Paraguay made a donation of supplies to the Padres Nuestros Niño Association

1. https://www.ultimahora.com/huawei-acerca-un-valioso-apoyo-la-asociacion-padres-nuestros-ninos-n3040754

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Julieta Heduvan

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Chinese organizations build “caring homes” for poor children in Pakistan.

1. https://www.chinaqw.com/hqhr/2023/05-30/358751.shtml
2. http://big5.news.cn/gate/big5/www.news.cn/world/2023-06/02/c_1129665445.htm

Answered by Shahzeb Jillani, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

PRC embassy often facilitates Chinese Red Cross donations to Afghanistan.

1. http://af.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202203/t20220317_10652437.htm

Answered by Rahimullah Kakar, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau

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Supporting Evidence

There is evidence that suggests PRC connected individuals donate to charitable causes in Nigeria. In 2022, Chinese-funded businesses in Nigeria organize charitable events, corporate representatives from the China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria held a charity donation event, PowerChina launches donation activities in Kano State, Nigeria.The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nigeria cooperated with the Ministry of Women's Affairs of Nigeria to hold a health event for orphans at the Victorine Children's Home Orphanage in Abuja. And, the chairman of the Chinese Industrial and Commercial Enterprises Association and Huaxing Arts Troupe Nigerian was cited in 2022 for providing aid to orphanages, students and low income earners in Nigeria. Therefore, this indicator deserves a yes response.

1. https://independent.ng/chinese-community-will-continue-to-support-nigeria-chinese-industrialist/
2. https://web.archive.org/save/http://ng.chinaembassy.gov.cn/zngx/znwl/202306/t20230602_11088758.htm
3. https://web.archive.org/save/http://ng.chinaembassy.gov.cn/zngx/znwl/202207/t20220729_10729724.htm
4. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.cgccnig.com/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=5783
5. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.powerchina-intl.com/show/24/2738.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Chinese Buddhism in South Africa has been supported by Chinese donations. The funds for temples and childcare have boosted Chinese Buddhism's visibility in the country. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Yes" response.

1. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xuefei-Shi-2/publication/373506253_Chinese_Buddhism_in_Africa_The_Entanglement_of_Religion_Politics_and_Diaspora/links/64f096d5743dc20a6eb26b95/Chinese-Buddhism-in-Africa-The-Entanglement-of-Religion-Politics-and-Diaspora.pdf

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

In June 2023, the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) expanded its school feeding program in Ethiopia at the Metebaber Primary School in Addis Ababa. The school feeding program launched in 2020. In July 2023, the Tsinghua University China-Africa Leadership Development Institute (CALDI), the HurRain NanoTech team, and the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) distributed clean and sanitary water facilities to selected primary schools in southern Ethiopia.

1. https://africa.cgtn.com/chinese-charity-expands-school-feeding-program-in-ethiopia/
2. https://english.news.cn/africa/20220704/2a1b350cfe494a82be78f4d18e577b93/c.html

Supplementary Notes

China also previously made donations to Ethiopia to support the country's Covid response Link

1. https://africacdc.org/news-item/jack-ma-and-alibaba-foundations-donate-covid-19-medical-equipment-to-african-union-member-states/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Chinese entities and the Chinese diaspora in Kenya often make donations to Kenyan charities, and communities. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Yes" response.

1. https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/shiphrah-centre-receives-solar-panels-from-avic-international-holding-corporation/8q0mde1
2. https://africa.cgtn.com/chinese-firm-donates-solar-system-to-kenyan-school/
3. http://en.people.cn/n3/2023/0215/c90000-10207975.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

A number of Clan and Native Place Associations have leaderships involved in United Front activities or are part of United Front organisations. The United Front offices or their affiliates host visits by these groups to the PRC and hav ereturn visits. They also sign cultural exchange agreements with local United Front offices or their affiliates. The Meizhou Mazu temple in the PRC conducts regular worship and tour activities with Mazu temples in Singapore. The Meizhou Mazu temple has also donated materiel to Singapore via local Mazu temples during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are allegations that same temple network participates in United Front interference activity in Taiwan. There are similarly interactions and exchanges betweeen the China Buddhist Association and Buddhist organizations in Singapore. As of 2015, the PRC's State Administration for Religious Affairs comes under the jurisdiction of the CCP's United Front Work Department. A United Front-linked individual, Robert Ng of SinoLand, chairs the board for the charity arm of one of SIngapore's sovereign wealth funds, the Temasek Foundation. Local PRC jurisdictions also donate to civic organisations in Singapore.

1. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zvideos/news/story20170706-776955
2. https://www.8world.com/community/promote-cultural-exchanges-between-the-two-countries-2307261
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0SHLqf50y4
4. http://m.xinhuanet.com/2017-07/07/c_1121277796.htm
5. http://www.chinaqw.com/qx/2018/05-11/189297.shtml
6. https://www.chinanews.com.cn/m/cul/2018/05-11/8511246.shtml
7. http://ydyl.china.com.cn/2019-03/12/content_74562187.htm
8. http://sg.xinhuanet.com/2018-03/02/c_129821090.htm
9. http://sg.xinhuanet.com/2018-03/02/c_129821090.htm
10. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1675958012422508
11. https://news.sina.cn/2019-03-17/detail-ihrfqzkc4615071.d.html
12. https://www.redants.sg/good-reads/story20170804-90
13. https://www.sohu.com/a/155230265_695838
14. https://news.sina.cn/2015-11-23/detail-ifxkwaxv2692922.d.html
15. https://pt.fjsen.com/xw/2017-07/10/content_19774061_all.htm
16. https://www.chinanews.com.cn/m/sh/2020/04-17/9160360.shtml?f=qbapp
17. https://news.sina.cn/2018-03-01/detail-ifyrzinh1226970.d.html
18. https://xinjiapo.news/news/250360/amp
19. https://foochow.org/main/天后圣母妈祖/
20. https://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/gangtai/taiwan-xuanju/mz1-01082024161815.html
21. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20231130-1453349
22. https://www.rfi.fr/cn/台湾/20231221-路透社-中国以-和平女神-妈祖作为对台介选武器
23. https://www.dw.com/zh/妈祖交流中共干预台湾大选一大武器/a-67797913
24. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20231208-1454911
25. https://www.bcs.edu.sg/zh/gallery/拜访中国佛教协会及国家宗教事务局/
26. http://www.emsfj.com/news/a/87f179614abbf0afcf33f5305f4bf607b043.html
27. https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/2021-01/05/content_5577289.htm
28. http://tzb.cupl.edu.cn/info/1007/1415.htm
29. http://www.dangjian.cn/shouye/dangjianyaolun/202204/t20220428_6351363.shtml
30. https://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2022-07/28/content_5703287.htm
31. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/tell-the-china-story-well-beijing-s-campaign-to-co-opt-chinese-diaspora-gains-urgency-amid-pressures
32. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/philip-chan-resigns-as-president-of-hk-s-pore-business-association-amid-foreign-interference-notice
33. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/line-crossed-under-foreign-interference-law-when-people-promote-foreign-political-interests-experts
34. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/who-is-mr-philip-chan-the-man-against-whom-s-pore-has-invoked-its-foreign-interference-law#:~:text=Mr%20Chan%2C%20who%20immigrated%20to,chief%20executive%20at%20C%26H%20Properties.
35. http://hainan.org.sg/index.php?m=index&a=history7
36. http://chinkang.org.sg/PPUploadFile/CYG%20Booklet_30-12-2014.pdf

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

"Individuals and institutes in China has donated to Taiwan when mass disaster happened. For instance, during the Hualien earthquake in September 2022, the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland donated a million RMB to the Red Cross Society of ROC in behalf of Red Cross Society of China. Other than the humanitarian support through the religous channels, the PRC religous entities would also collaborate with the Taiwanese counterparts on cultrual and religous exchange events as well as supporting the reconstruction."

1. https://www.redcross.org.tw/home.jsp?serno=201205070020&acttype=view&dataserno=202210270001

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

In May 2020, the Municipal Secretariat for Social Assistance and Human Rights (SMASDH) of the city of Rio de Janeiro received a donation of 2,000 basic food baskets from the Chinese Community of Rio de Janeiro. In May 2020, the city of Rio also received a donation of 150,000 masks from the Chinese community. Another example, in 2018, the Manaus city hall received a donation of 100 stoves from the Amazonas China Association in Brazil, plus shoes and clothes to be delivered to families who were victims of a fire in the Educandos neighborhood, in the eastern region of the capital of Amazonas.

1. https://prefeitura.rio/cidade/prefeitura-recebe-2-mil-cestas-basicas-comunidade-doadas-pela-comunidade-chinesa-do-rio-de-janeiro/
2. https://prefeitura.rio/cidade/crivella-recebe-doacao-de-150-mil-mascaras-da-comunidade-chinesa-para-distribuir-a-populacao/
3. https://www.manaus.am.gov.br/noticia/doacao-fogoes-associacao-chinesa-amazonas/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

China Business Association Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CBAH) provides supplements to charities. The Red Cross Societies of Vietnam and China signed a memorandum of cooperation.

1. http://cbah.org.vn/modules.php?name=Module2&op=page_detail&sid=12321&newlang=vietnamese
2. http://cbah.org.vn/modules.php?name=Module2&op=page_detail&sid=12782&newlang=vietnamese
3. http://cbah.org.vn/modules.php?name=Module2&op=page_category&title=%E7%88%B1%E5%BF%83%E5%96%84%E4%B8%BE&catid=28&newlang=vietnamese
4. https://cn.baochinhphu.vn/%E8%B6%8A%E4%B8%AD%E4%B8%A4%E5%9B%BD%E7%BA%A2%E5%8D%81%E5%AD%97%E4%BC%9A%E7%AD%BE%E7%BD%B2%E5%90%88%E4%BD%9C%E5%A4%87%E5%BF%98%E5%BD%95-116231123105256107.htm
5. https://zh.vietnamplus.vn/%E8%B6%8A%E5%8D%97%E4%B8%8E%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E7%BA%A2%E5%8D%81%E5%AD%97%E4%BC%9A%E5%8A%A0%E5%BC%BA%E5%90%88%E4%BD%9C%E6%8F%90%E9%AB%98%E4%BA%BA%E9%81%93%E4%B8%BB%E4%B9%89%E6%95%91%E5%8A%A9%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E6%95%88%E7%9B%8A/93747.vnp

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

While there is no mention of religion yet in the 2023 announcement of the Silk Roadster programme, it is a platform for "practical cooperation" and "people-to-people exchanges". After the announcement, Purna Bahadur Khadka, the politburo member of the Chinese Communist Party said that Nepal and China can work together in the areas like agriculture, food security, industrial development, employment generation, urbanisation, physical infrastructure, expansion of bilateral trade, development of culture. There is a mention of culture here. Culture has deep linkages with religion and the funding could be plausibly used for funding religious organisations as well.In 2011, China was leading a a project worth $3bn to transform Lumbini into the premier place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from around the world. In 2012, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, met with Dr. Nyima Dorje Lama, Chairperson of Buddhist Philosophy Promotion and Monastery Development Committee, Ministry of Local Development, Government of Nepal. In 2022, the Embassy of Nepal in China published an article on its website that mentions the influence of Kathmandu in "Chinese Buddhism". In 2023, The China Religious Culture Communication Association and the Buddhist Association of China jointly launched a cataract charity program entitled "The 2023 Silk Road Charity and Brightness Action-Into the Hometown of Buddha" at Dr. Iwamura Memorial Hospital in Kathmandu.

1. https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/the-2023-silk-road-charity-and-brightness-action-program-is-launched-in-kathmandu-nepal-301817698.html
2. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2023/07/25/china-pledges-rs145-million-aid-for-nepal-s-seven-provinces
3. https://cn.nepalembassy.gov.np/bilateral-relations/
4. http://np.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/Culture/wh/201209/t20120904_1997664.htm
5. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2011/7/17/the-lumbini-project-chinas-3bn-for-buddhism#:~:text=The%20town%20of%20Lumbini%20in,Buddhists%20from%20around%20the%20world.

Answered by Sriparna Pathak, and has been reviewed by Ambassador Vijay Kant Karna

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Supporting Evidence

In our expert's opinion, yes, but proof is hard to find; only high-profile cases are known.

1. https://iz.ru/news/475803
2. https://style.rbc.ru/repost/5e7d0f429a794773f31c01c3?ysclid=lmypdgzfqb531590482

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 3 anonymous experts.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

See links

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20240214010328/
2. http://auckland.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/zlgxw/202303/t20230325_11049027.htm
3. https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/118512019/2m-donation-to-st-john-by-chinalinked-group-criticised

Answered by Catherine Churchman, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Many Chinese entities, including Chinese Embassy and association of Chinese businessmen in Zimbabwe have donated food and other items to different categories of Zimbabweans

1. https://english.news.cn/20231115/352a89d5c4c94ff79e47f9afcff6aca3/c.html
2. https://www.herald.co.zw/chinese-delight-for-epworth-orphans/
3. http://www.focac.org/eng/zfgx_4/rwjl/202212/t20221219_10991879.htm
4. https://www.brsn.net/NEWS/zhikuerjiyeyingwen/wap/news_detail/20220214/1005000000032801644809267184170863_1.html

Answered by Ernest Mudzengi, Nancy Kambudzi and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Dr. Obert Hodzi

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Supporting Evidence

1. Here we have chinese companies donating to the government to provide support to local population. 2. In the other links, Chinese companies have built school in local communities as part of their ESG commitment and social contracts they have signed with local communities.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw66GzN0ptY&ab_channel=CGTNAfrica
2. https://7sur7.cd/2023/09/12/rdc-construite-sur-financement-de-la-sicomines-la-toute-premiere-ecole-du-village-yenge
3. https://www.mediacongo.net/article-actualite-127191_kolwezi_l_ecole_kabulungu_rehabilitee_et_modernisee_sur_financement_de_la_sicomines_remise_a_la_communaute_de_kapata.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Christian Rumu

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Supporting Evidence

GX Foundation, a Chinese NGO, has provided 10 tons of dengue protection equipment valued at approximately $1 million. This equipment has been distributed to over 300 medical facilities, including hospitals and health centers. Additionally, the foundation has implemented health education programs for local communities, churches, and schools to enhance dengue prevention efforts.

1. https://timor-leste.gov.tl/?lang=en&n=1&p=35821

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Organizations of Chinese residents in Argentina have donated money and other types of support to religious communities in Olavarria La Plata, Misiones, Chaco, Buenos Aires, especially for Christmas. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "yes" response.

1. https://www.infoblancosobrenegro.com/nota/52794/con-aporte-de-supermercados-chinos-entregaron-cajas-navidenas-a-empleados-e-instituciones/
2. http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1870-75992016000100025

Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro

Answer

Supporting Evidence

A Chinese software businessman donated 30 million baht to a Buddhist temple in Phuket in 2014. In 2013, the Thai-Chinese Business and Trade Association invited Chinese businessmen to donate 100,000 baht to a temple in Bangkok. The People's Republic of China (PRC) has consistently provided support to Thailand, both financially and in other forms. For instance, China was the first foreign nation to offer help to flood victims in Thailand in 2011. In June 2020, China donated medical equipment to Thailand to help stem the spread of COVID-19. In August 2021, China donated 8,000 relief packs to assist Bangkok residents during the pandemic.

1. https://mgronline.com/south/detail/9570000106512
2. https://variety.kachon.com/360716
3. https://reliefweb.int/report/thailand/china-offers-aid-thailand
4. http://english.scio.gov.cn/internationalexchanges/2020-06/30/content_76217872.htm
5. http://th.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/gdxw/202006/t20200629_10148703.htm
6. https://web.facebook.com/TheNationThailand/posts/10158156222501937/?paipv=0&eav=AfaykSac1VqOqKMgPabmWRTShAC3q6scDbJyOGJi7BXKkImJqdETzxkyC1spAG7RukM&_rdc=1&_rdr

Answered by Pravit Rojanaphruk, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The China International Trust Investment Corporation (CITIC) group has undertaken the design of a charity clinic project in Kyaukphyu, located in Rakhine state. This initiative is being generously funded by the foreign aid department of Yunnan province. Furthermore, in response to the Cyclone, the Chinese Government has contributed substantial humanitarian supplies to Myanmar. Additionally, on a significant Buddhist occasion, the Chinese embassy in Myanmar made a notable donation to a Buddhist monastery.

1. https://english.news.cn/20221225/901aae31441645598734361054399504/c.html
2. http://mm.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sgxw/202305/t20230519_11080328.htm
3. https://www.facebook.com/paukphawfriendship/posts/pfbid0VXpcJm6j5bTA4B78tZ43bPwGAF4XjXB335KeCnkenRe2gTcGRYp5SXk4Pvdf4YFKl

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

The Chinese redcross constantly donates to Uganda Redcross, though mostly it donates directly to victims as opposed to going through an intermediary. the Zhejiang Chinese association also does such a job. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Uganda Limited, in collaboration with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), made a donation to Entebbe Children Welfare School in Uganda.

1. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/china-boosts-uganda-s-humanitarian-efforts-1697480
2. https://www.reachoutmbuya.org/chinese-community-donates-to-sustain-orphans-in-school/
3. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-06-18/Chinese-enterprises-in-Uganda-make-donation-to-local-education-1kJQGKpaXxm/index.html

Answered by Agather Atuhaire, and has been reviewed by Abdou Rahim Lema

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Supporting Evidence

According to reports by the Chinese embassy in Maputo, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Mozambique has sponsored the First Lady of Mozambique to organize a "Christmas Lunch for Poor Orphans" event at Clara Orphanage in Maputo Province; and also a “China-Africa Hand in Hand to Warm Children’s Hearts” event to care for the health of African orphans at the San Roque Orphanage in Maputo Province.

1. http://mz.china-embassy.gov.cn/sghd/202306/t20230608_11093385.htm
2. http://mz.china-embassy.gov.cn/sghd/202312/t20231217_11205685.htm

Answered by Sérgio Chichava, and has been reviewed by Tomé Bambo

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Supporting Evidence

China's incessant efforts of Islamic diplomacy in Indonesia have pushed the country close to the largest Islamic organizations in Indonesia, namely Nadhlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah. Officials from the Chinese Embassy frequently visit NU, especially during the month of Ramadan to donate around US$7,000 to the NU orphanage. In addition, in 2018 the Chinese embassy also funded the construction of sanitation facilities in villages dominated by NU in West Java. It is also known that the donation of funds sent by the all-China women's federation for Indonesia.

1. https://ics.um.edu.my/img/files/IJCSV13N2/IJCS%2013(2)%205Muhd%20Zulfikar%20for%20website.pdf?itid=lk_inline_enhanced-template
2. https://china.aiddata.org/projects/66612/

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Supporting Evidence

Dr. Thomas Leung In-Sing (梁燕城), a Christian preacher and a former member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), provides preaches and other service to local churches in Canada including Richmond Emmanuel Church. Chinese businessman Niu Gensheng (牛根生) and CCP official Zhang Bin (张斌) donated C$200, 000 million to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, and the money was alleged to be reimbursed by the PRC Toronto Consulate.

1. https://minzhuzhongguo.org/default.php?id=34993
2. https://richmondemmanuelchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-Dec-04-Online-Bulletin.pdf
3. https://web.archive.org/web/20240912052211/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-csis-uncovered-chinese-plan-to-donate-to-pierre-elliott-trudeau/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Terry Glavin

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Supporting Evidence

Yes, generally through Buddhist institutions but there is also significant support for Daoist institutions as well.

1. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501005187/boosting-cambodia-china-buddhist-cultural-ties/

Answered by Bradley J. Murg, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

A number of registered charities (the involvement of which in political affairs is strictly regulated in the UK) have campaigned against democracy for Hong Kong and in favour of pro-CCP policies in the city. These charities still exist and are run by PRC-connected individuals. For example, the Tsung Tsin Association (UK), Humberside Chinese Association, Lincoln Chinese Community Association, Kut-O Chinese Association, London Chun Yee Society, Somerset Chinese Association, Northwest Chinese Association and a significant number of others have publicly subscribed to such campaigns yet operate as charities.

1. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/05/uk-hong-kong-scheme-funding-charity-links-chinese-communist-party https://www.waiyin.org.uk/about/

Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Sam Dunning and Andrew Yeh

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Supporting Evidence

It is common for PRC-connected individuals or entities to make donations to local charities in Australia. Recent examples include donations from various Chinese business associations to the Salvation Army in Sydney, as well as flood relief fundraising initiated by the Chinese community in New South Wales. Additionally, some Chinese charities operate in Australia, such as the Chinese Beneficence Federation of Australia and the Australian Chinese Charity Foundation.

1. https://afndaily.com/%E5%B8%AE%E6%89%B6%E5%BC%B1%E5%8A%BF%E6%90%BA%E6%89%8B%E5%85%B1%E8%BF%9B%EF%BC%81%EF%BC%81%E6%BE%B3%E5%A4%A7%E5%88%A9%E4%BA%9A%E5%8D%8E%E4%BA%BA%E5%95%86%E4%BC%9A%E8%81%94%E7%9B%9F%E3%80%81/
2. http://overseas.fjsen.com/2022-03/05/content_30974256.htm
3. http://www.auschinatv.com/show-24982.html
4. https://accfnsw.org/about/management-commitee/
5. http://www.cbfa.org.au/

Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Kevin Mooney and Andrew Yeh

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Valeri Chechelashvili, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Una Aleksandra Berzina-Cerenkova, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

Answer

Not Found

Supplementary Notes

Huawei makes donation to children from Khazar district, Baku At the event, about 50 students from minority families were granted with school supplies and school uniforms by Huawei. Link Huawei donated medical supplies to Azerbaijan at the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak. Link

1. https://azertag.az/en/xeber/__Huawei_makes_donation_to_children_from_Khazar_district_Baku-2298503
2. https://chinatechmap.aspi.org.au/#/map/

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No evidence was found.

Answered by Danil Bekturganov and Tatyana Sedova, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

Answer

Not Found

Supplementary Notes

China donates medical supplies to Uzbekistan to help fight COVID-19. Link The Chinese Embassy in Uzbekistan donated computer equipment to Uzbekistan's University of World Economy and Diplomacy. Link

1. http://english.www.gov.cn/news/internationalexchanges/202003/31/content_WS5e829cdec6d0c201c2cbfd30.html
2. https://china.aiddata.org/projects/53840/

Answered by Farkhod Tolipov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Umedjon Majidi, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

Answer

Not Found

Supplementary Notes

Link 2017 - The Chinese embassy in Jordan on Saturday took part in one of the biggest annual charity bazaars in Amman, the revenues of which will be donated to help orphans. Link The Chinese embassy in Amman on Saturday provided 36 computers to the World Islamic Sciences and Education University of Jordan as part of a cooperation agreement between the two sides. The university officials voiced appreciation to China and its support to the university, which was created in 2008 and focuses on teaching Islamic studies and sciences.

1. http://www.xinhuanet.com//english/2017-10/08/c_136663947.htm
2. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-11/19/c_136762865.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

Answer

Not Found

Supplementary Notes

Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon Wang Kejian on Friday visited Dar Al Aytam Al Islamiya, a social welfare institution, to donate over 500 school bags and stationery to orphans at the beginning of the academic year. Dar Al Aytam Al Islamiya is a non-governmental national, social and charity organization which offers a whole range of general and specialized social services through 56 centers covering the whole Lebanese territory. Dar Al Aytam's Director Khalid Kabbani said that the institution offers its services to all Lebanese children regardless of their religion or sect. Link

1. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-10/12/c_137528449.htm

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Dulamkhorloo Baatar, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Therefore is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Jack Lo Lau and Jorge Jesús Chávez Ortíz, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator Phenomenon

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Konstantinas Andrijauskas, and has been reviewed by Vida Mačikėnaitė-Ambutavičienė and Linas Didvalis

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No but it should be noted that In 2020, donations of masks and medical equipment were organized by the Chinese community in Bulgaria, on the municipal level (i.e. carried out by Sofia’s sister cities in China) and by Huawei.

1. https://bntnews.bg/bg/a/kitayskata-obshchnost-v-blgariya-s-merki-sreshchu-razprostranenie-na-koronavirusa

Answered by Rumena Filipova, and has been reviewed by Matej Šimalčík

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No evidence to suggest this is the case.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

We were not able to find any examples of PRC-related charity or religious donations in Moldova

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no indication this phenomenon is taking place.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Only donations to the government.

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Javier Melendez

Answer

Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. NO LINK

Answered by Temur Umarov, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Dr. Sriparna Pathak

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Not Found

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

No reports on major donations or other significant support to religious communities and charities were detected by the reporter.

Supplementary Notes

The accurate response to this question is not possible as the churches and religious associations do not need to publish the full list of donations received. Charities listed as NGO’s are obliged to report donations, but the extensive research leading leading to high confidence rating exceed the scope of this projects, therefore conclusion is drawn basing on limited research and therefor the low confidence rating.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Eric Lemus, and has been reviewed by Julio Martinez and Alvaro Cruz

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

1. https://www.philstar.com/business/biz-memos/2023/10/04/2300907/filipino-chinese-entrepreneurs-donate-6200-public-schools-operation-barrio-schools

Supplementary Notes

There are no known PRC-connected individuals or entities that donated money to religious communities/charities this year. However, there are several Filipino-Chinese groups who have done philanthropic work here, such as the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. which built over 6000 rural public school buildings across the country.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Yuki Moritarni, and has been reviewed by Maiko Ichihara and Ryohei Suzuki

Answer

Supporting Evidence

We are unable to find any source which indicates it

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

Answer

Supporting Evidence

We are unable to find any source which indicates it

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

Answer

Supporting Evidence

There has been no assistance regarding religious communities from Qatar, however Qatar Airways has provided assistance and donations to China regarding medical equipment to help China fight the Covid-19 virus.

1. https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2002222623/

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

Answer

Not Found

Answered by Angela Stanzel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supporting Evidence

According to GuideStar, the website of the Israeli Ministry of Justice's Corporations Authority that provides public access to information about all non-profit organizations in Israel, there were no donations to Israeli religious communities and charities from foreign Chinese entities.

1. https://www.guidestar.org.il/home

Answered by The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supplementary Notes

Without comprehensive data or clear evidence, attempting to answer this question could result in inaccurate or incomplete information. It may be better to skip the question instead.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

Answer

Supplementary Notes

Unable to find data on Chinese donations to US charities and religious organizations.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by