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 # Guest Post: The CSR Challenge For Companies Doing Business In China

 


 

 Nov 8, 2012 4:15 PM ET

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[By James Epstein-Reeves](http://www.forbes.com/sites/csr/2012/11/06/the-csr-challlenge-for-companies-doing-business-in-china/)

China’s emergence as an economic force has been both rapid and relatively recent. It was only in 2001 that China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), allowing it access to foreign markets with very low tariffs on Chinese exports. In exchange, China had to lower its own tariffs on imports and follow the terms of trade governed by the WTO and its members.

For foreign businesses operating in China, the past few decades have been challenging when it comes to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. To separate myth from reality, I wanted to get an “on the ground” perspective. So at the annual [BSR](http://www.bsr.org/) (Business for Social Responsibility)[conference](http://www.bsr.org/conference), I spoke with [Jeremy Prepscius](http://www.bsr.org/fr/about/staff-bio/jeremy-prepscius). Based in Hong Kong he is BSR’s Vice President, Asia-Pacific.

[**Click here to continue reading and comment**](http://3blmedia.com/blog/James-Epstein-Reeves/CSR/CSR-Challenge-Companies-Doing-Business-China)

*James Epstein-Reeves is a Chicago-based expert on corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and cause-marketing. Having recently served as the Director of Community affairs for the multi-billion dollar office supply company OfficeMax, James led the company’s philanthropy and volunteer program.*

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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