6 - Analysis and Conclusion

Summary

This chapter sums up the key research findings, and concludes with recommendations for further research. The key findings concern three inter-related respects that shape the governance structure for charitable trusts – legal, administrative, and contractual. Next, based on the problems and deficiencies identified in the current legislative framework, this chapter highlights three areas where future research may be required. The first relates to the reform of governance rules concerning Chinese charitable trusts. The second area lies in the broad implications that reforms for charitable trusts may have for other institutional bodies (e.g., foundations and social associations) pursuing charitable causes in China. The third area concerns the assessment of the charitable trust model’s potential in fulfilling the state’s goal of promoting charitable undertakings.