This course offers an overview of social welfare in Chinese societies, comparing it with the diverse conditions and practices in other countries, particularly Asian countries. It starts with an examination of ideologies, social structures, and political governance in China and other nations. The development and evolution of social welfare systems are explored, focusing on civil affairs, welfare institutions, and social organisations. The roles of NGOs, regional, and global actors in providing welfare services are discussed, along with the development, types, and challenges of social security systems. Community work and services, including the roles of street offices and residents' committees, are analysed, as well as community building initiatives. The course also covers the development and indigenisation of social work practices, supervision, and the issues and challenges faced by the profession. Finally, current issues such as unemployment, migrant populations, and social inequalities across various Asian countries are examined. Key Highlights: (1) Ideology and Social Structure: Foundations in China and other countries, particularly Asian countries; (2) Society in Transition: Social, economic, and cultural changes; (3) Political Governance: Governance structures in China and other nations; (4) Development of Social Welfare: Evolution and key milestones; (5) Civil Affairs and Civil Society: Roles, welfare institutions, and social organisations; (6) Welfare Services and Mass Organisations: Roles of NGOs, regional, and global actors; (7) Social Security: Development, types, and challenges; (8) Community Work/Services: Street offices, residents' committees, and community building; (9) Social Work: Development, indigenisation, supervision, and challenges; and (10) Current Issues: Unemployment, migrant populations, and social inequalities.