As the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, IFC is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting sustainable projects with an emphasis on financially sound businesses that also promote good corporate governance, environmental, and social practices. Starting in 2000, we have sought to put HIV/AIDS on the agenda of private companies through the IFC Against AIDS program. HIV/AIDS is a challenge not only for governments, civil society organizations, and medical professionals, but for our communities. Globally businesses have begun to recognize that they must play a role by adopting HIV/AIDS policies, developing workplace education programs, eliminating stigma and discrimination from the workplace, and contributing to greater community efforts in all countries where they are active.

This briefing book aims to provide a resource for IFC clients in China. It begins to address the situation of HIV/AIDS in China and what it means for businesses. It demonstrates how one company can make a difference. I encourage you as a business leader, to use this report as a tool to evaluate how your company can be involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS. IFC will support your efforts.