Economic globalization and the construction of China's corporate social responsibility

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to trace the history of the emergence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) among enterprises in China. Design/methodology/approach - The study draws upon the comparative and international influences on the development of reform and expectations in China. Findings - The raising of a sense of CSR among enterprises who are supposed to assume such responsibility is subject to the material foundation of a society and the stage of social development. In other words, the extent of social responsibility assumed by enterprises is decided by what development stage the society is on and how much the society can provide. China is no exception. Nowadays, more social responsibility is supposed to be undertaken by enterprises in China - this brings to the country a special and complicated social task, which to complete requires common effort by enterprises, government and the society. Originality/value - This paper provides a contemporary view of the emerging picture of CSR in China.