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.
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).
Anthony Spires
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).
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