Editor's notes:

 

Less than three weeks before a Chinese billionaires' banquet, sponsored by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett on Sept. 29, only two Chinese businessmen have confirmed they are attending.

Gates and Buffett initiated a project, "The Giving Pledge", in June aimed at persuading billionaires in the United States to give the majority of their wealth, 50 percent or more, to charity.

Although the Microsoft mogul has announced that he would not lobby Chinese billionaires to follow suit, the banquet is turning into a test for donating to China's charities. [Full story]

Foreign billionaires' benignity

 

US billionaires pledge fortunes to charity

Dozens of US billionaires pledged on Wednesday to give at least half their fortunes to charity as part of a philanthropic campaign by two of the world's richest men -- Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. [Full story]

?? Charitable tycoons clarify their intentions

? Gates, Buffett: China visit aims to share philanthropic experiences

? Gates Foundation expects ideas from Chinese talents

? Opinion: Billionaires' donations pale beside public spirit

 

Chinese billionaires' reaction

 

 

Rich Chinese reluctant to meet with US barons

In China, 50 super-rich Chinese recently received an invitation to a banquet with Buffett and Gates during their visit to Beijing on Sept 29. However, some of them reportedly hesitated to accept the invitation, because they were worried that the cost of the evening would be charity pledges. [Full story]

? 100 Chinese rich to donate all wealth

? Chinese billionaire to donate entire fortune

? Super-rich fret about dinner cost with Buffett, Gates

? Feature: Billionaire puts money where his true heart lies

 

China's Charity Organizations

 

 

???Red Cross Society of China

???China Charity Foundation

?? Other Relief Organizations