Analysis of the contribution of non-state actors in China: the case of the company “Yum China”

with the acceleration of globalization, the dominance of international social relations monopolized by sovereign states is being challenged by the emergence and growth of non-state actors. Non-governmental organizations, transnational corporations, civil society groups, etc. are among the non-state actors that contribute to the diversification of social relations and inclusiveness of social action. In addition, the UN Global Compact program, joined by non-state actors, is currently the world's largest collaborative platform for promoting CSR (Corporate social responsibility) and sustainable development and offers many opportunities for transnational corporations from different countries. This article focuses on the social role of non-state actors from China and analyzes the contribution of Yum China multinational enterprises to China's social development and its sustainable development strategy. To achieve this goal, the article addresses the following objectives: 1) defining the concept of state actors; 2) defining the concept of non-state actors; 3) studying non-governmental organizations; and 4) analyzing the social contribution of Chinese non-state actor Yum China. The subject of this article is the study of the characteristics and development of non-state actors. The object of the study is the development and contribution of the non-governmental organization of Yum China Company as one of the non-state actors. According to the results of the analysis, it is evident that Yum China Company as a non-state actor has made a significant contribution to the sustainable development of China's society. In addition, it demonstrates that non-state actors have had a significant impact on the development of the international community.

non-state actors (NSAs), UN Global Compact (UNGC), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Yum China, sustainable development