Abstract
The policies and social services related to child welfare and child protection in Mainland China and Hong Kong are examined. The traditional Chinese cultural characteristics of filial piety and familism have a great influence on the perspectives and behaviors of the Chinese. The legal and social service delivery systems in Mainland China and Hong Kong are quite different. Hong Kong is relatively more mature in terms of the development of a child protection system, although there is still much room for improvement. The development of child protection services in Mainland China can use the experiences of Hong Kong as reference points, while the new initiative in Mainland China can, in turn, create a positive force to push Hong Kong to further improve its system.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Child Protection in Chinese Societies |
| Subtitle of host publication | Challenges and Policies |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 144-171 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781619428799 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Social Sciences(all)