13th.2018
Simon Chiang Sung-hua (TW)

The founder of the EverRich Duty-Free Stores, coming from a humble background, has been dedicated to social welfare since the early days of his entrepreneurship. His business operates with the core philosophy of "social welfare orientation, benefiting the public," leading 7,000 employees to participate in charitable and social welfare activities. Each year, about 500 volunteer events are held, creating a company-wide volunteer culture. He has established four charitable foundations and has long been committed to sports, arts and culture, healthcare, and environmental protection, actively caring for the disadvantaged and fulfilling corporate social responsibility.

Lin Chiling (TW)

The founder of the Chiling Sister Charity Foundation. Over the past ten years, the foundation has continuously worked on charitable projects, including the establishment of a children's early intervention center, launching the "Build a Nest" program for elementary schools, advocating women's health issues, and visiting Africa and Japan with the theme of "Love Without Borders." Thousands of people have benefited from these efforts. The foundation has assisted with early learning expenses for 1,000 children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and hearing impairments, donated heart treatment instruments and bronchoscope equipment to children's hospitals to enhance pediatric medical safety, and supported Indigenous children's education and dance heritage programs. To date, the foundation has helped build dormitories for 10 primary schools in remote mountainous areas in Sichuan, Yunnan, Mongolia, Ningxia, and Guizhou. It is committed to continuing the "Build a Nest" program for the next ten years, benefiting tens of thousands of people. The foundation views charity as a lifelong career, using the most positive power to bring more warmth and smiles to every corner of the world.

Susie Chien (TW)

For decades, this renowned charitable vocalist's journey in philanthropy began from a childhood marked by hardship, which instilled in them a deep appreciation for life. Through their singing, they have continued their father's legacy of doing good and engaging in charitable acts. Over the past 40 years, they have been deeply involved with vulnerable groups, participating in numerous charity performances and events. They have helped over 400 disadvantaged organizations and raised more than 2.5 billion yuan in donations. Additionally, they have established multiple charitable foundations to give back to society. Committed to promoting music education, they dedicated 20 years and invested millions to edit and produce musical textbooks in the form of audiobooks. These have been provided for free to over 300,000 copies distributed to Chinese schools and rural areas in Taiwan and Northwest China. Their unwavering efforts continue to spread the joy and benefits of music education.

RONG-CHI CHEN (TW)

As a guiding figure in palliative care, this individual has transformed medicine into love. During his 32 years of service at National Taiwan University Hospital, he established a support room and hospice ward, driving Taiwan’s commitment to palliative care. In 2005, he founded a foundation and pioneered the training of religious leaders, integrating monks into the missionary system. He participated in legislative efforts to expand the scope of end-of-life care. While serving as the founding president of En Chu Kong Hospital, he introduced the concept of full responsibility nursing, enhancing healthcare standards and accessibility in nearby regions. Additionally, he founded the Taiwan Alzheimer's Disease Association, promoting patient care and advocating for the welfare of the elderly.

Niu Gensheng (CN)

An orphan born into a poor family, he rose from working as a cowherd and bottle washer to become a leader in China's dairy industry. Yet, at the peak of his career, he donated his family’s assets and stepped away from the business world to devote himself entirely to philanthropy. In 2004, he founded the Lao Niu Foundation, becoming the first entrepreneur to use stock donations for charity. He was hailed by the media as "the first person in the world to donate stocks." Under his influence, all of his family members have also dedicated themselves to philanthropy, and they have been recognized as "China's Strategic Charity Role Models." By June 2018, his foundation had partnered with 170 institutions and organizations, carrying out 231 charitable projects across 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities, and special administrative regions) in China, as well as in the United States, Canada, France, Denmark, Nepal, and Africa. The foundation’s public welfare expenditure reached 1.36 billion yuan. He is committed to exploring a globalized, internationalized approach to philanthropy.

Ling Feng (CN)

After 13 years of accumulation, through three special project funds, the Ling Feng Foundation was established in 2017. The foundation supports impoverished families, helps students with education, and provides medical care for patients. It raises funds both domestically and internationally, organizes international exchanges, and trains young and middle-aged doctors. The foundation also works to raise public awareness about disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation knowledge. It organizes volunteer medical teams to provide free medical consultations in Yunnan, Hainan, and Shijiazhuang, as well as offering medical aid to Guinea. Additionally, it conducts public lectures in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Africa.

Cai Haibing (CN)

This individual, who upholds the belief that police officers come from the people and serve the people, strives to correct social issues to the best of their ability. As a new media influencer and a prominent charity figure in China, they are verified on Weibo as "Shicheng Canglang" and have published over 11,000 posts on kindness-related topics. They have partnered with public welfare organizations to launch nearly 100 micro-charity events, engaging more than 20,000 people in helping the weak and disabled, raising a total of 10.52 million yuan in donations. Their contributions include helping children who have dropped out of school complete their compulsory education, providing surgeries for infants with congenital heart disease, assisting 39 trafficked children in reuniting with their parents, and helping 95 missing elderly people return to their families. Additionally, they persuaded a fugitive murderer to surrender after 19 years on the run and participated in handling over 160 cases involving online rumors and public opinion crises.