This video records part seven of seven of the forum’s first panel, “High-Level Dialogue I: Philanthropy, Innovation, Research and Education.” Panelists respond to Christopher Marquis’ question concerning future trends in philanthropy among Chinese and Chinese Americans. Lu Dezhi comments that rates of giving should increase in China as economic development continues. He also remarks that individuals will be devoting more resources to cultural preservation. John Long states that the next generation of philanthropists will be using advanced technology and social media to expand the reach of philanthropy. (8 minutes, 44 seconds)

0:00-3:20 (Lu Dezhi) [Chinese]
Lu comments that rates of giving should increase along with economic development. He also believes that individuals will donate more often to cultural preservation.

3:20-3:51 (Christopher Marquis) [English]
Marquis directs the question to John Long.

3:51-6:23 (John Long) [English]
Long states that the common goal of philanthropists is to share and advance philanthropy beyond ourselves. He states that networking and learning about other opportunities are important to realizing these goals. He concludes that the next generation of philanthropists will be using advanced technology and social media to expand the reach of philanthropy.

6:23-7:02 (Christopher Marquis) [English]
Marquis provides closing comments and thanks participants for attending and sharing their experience.

7:02-8:44 [Camera rolls until video cuts]