Tian, Rong.

Emergent models and strategies of social enterprises in China [electronic resource] / Rong Tian,Cheryl Hiu-Kwan Chui &Xiaowu Hu. - pp. 110-127.

Many nonprofits are turning to commercial strategies to enhance their income. While previous research identified challenges social enterprises face in balancing commercial and social missions, little is known about how Chinese social enterprises respond to similar challenges in meeting the double bottom line. Using 16 cases studies, this study identified different types of social enterprises extant in the Chinese context, and examined the strategies they adopt. We found that the fee-for-service is the most common operational model, and that despite attempts of heavy state influence, Chinese SEs were able to demonstrate their resilience by diversifying their operational models. Implications for China’s social work development are discussed.


Mode of access: Internet.

Social enterprise, nonprofit, China

Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education
Lee Yan Fong Library
325-329 Lai Chi Kok Road, Shamshuipo, Kowloon, HONG KONG