Anthony Spires is a Professor of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Melbourne, and Deputy Associate Dean International (China) in the Faculty of Arts. A sociologist, his research focuses on the development of civil society in China, including philanthropy, governmental regulation, and the cultures of non-profit organisations. He is the author of Everyday Democracy (Columbia University Press, 2024) and Global Civil Society and China (Cambridge University Press, 2024).
This project examines diaspora activism in the context of Global China, with a focus on environmental issues, smuggling, and civil society dynamics. It aims to produce research for both academic and public audiences.
