Trust Is Always the Core Value in Philanthropy, Tencent VP Says
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During last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Chen Juhong, vice president and head of Tencent Holding Ltd.’s Sustainable Social Value (SSV) department, told Caixin that the technology giant is making a concerted push into philanthropy, leveraging its well established and large customer base.
The company recently launched a national earthquake early-warning service using its social media and messaging platform WeChat. The service, developed in collaboration with various government agencies, would be the first time the app is used for sending such alerts. Following an earthquake, WeChat would issue a notification informing users about the severity of the tremor.
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- Tencent is enhancing philanthropy efforts using its platforms like WeChat, launching initiatives such as an earthquake early-warning system and donation projects for disasters.
- The company emphasizes building trust in donations through transparency and digital philanthropy, aiming for significant social impacts alongside its business efforts.
- Chen Juhong from Tencent was awarded the 2025 Corporate Social Innovator accolade, highlighting Tencent's "Tech for Good" mission, leveraging its technology to address sustainable development challenges.
- Tencent Holding Ltd.
- Tencent Holding Ltd. is a technology giant focusing on philanthropy through its Sustainable Social Value (SSV) department. It uses platforms like WeChat for societal benefits, such as earthquake alerts and donation projects. Tencent emphasizes transparency and social impact in its philanthropy, integrating social media to boost public welfare programs. The SSV initiative aims to address societal needs using technology, focusing on long-term innovative solutions that align with environmental, healthcare, and other sustainable development challenges.
- Southern Weekly
- Before joining Tencent, Chen Juhong was the chief editor of Southern Weekly.
- Before June 2006：
- Chen Juhong was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and served as the chief editor of Southern Weekly
- June 2006：
- Chen Juhong joined Tencent
- Last month：
- An earthquake occurred in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, and WeChat initiated a donation project in response
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