Ruth A. Shapiro is co-founder and CEO of the Center for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS). She is the author of "Pragmatic Philanthropy: Asian Charity Explained and editor of The Real Problem Solvers." Vincent Cheng is research manager at CAPS.
Grappling with the balance between profit and purpose
The logo of Shanghai Roche Pharmaceutical outside their headquarters in Shanghai: In 2020 alone, Roche donated 24 million yuan in cash, drugs and materials to Chinese government agencies working on COVID-19-related issues. © Reuters
Ruth A. Shapiro is co-founder and CEO of the Center for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS). She is the author of "Pragmatic Philanthropy: Asian Charity Explained and editor of The Real Problem Solvers." Vincent Cheng is research manager at CAPS.