The Articles of Association (AoA) serve as the cornerstone document governing the internal operations and structure of your company in China. A well-crafted AoA that aligns with your business objectives and adheres to Chinese corporate laws is essential for smooth operation.
CSAUS actively promotes operational coordination and exchange between member schools, while also maintaining strong cooperative relationships with major Chinese language educational organizations in China.
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA)
The CCBA serves all Chinese people by promoting education, cultural appreciation and respect for the ancestors. It also promotes civic engagements to strengthen ties within the community toward the common goal of improving the greater society as a whole.
The organization was formed in San Francisco’s Chinatown in response to growing anti-Chinese sentiment across the United States. Unlike family clan associations, the CCBA was an umbrella body that would represent Chinese merchants as a collective force in resisting discrimination.
The CCBA has many regional organizations throughout the United States. Each CCBA is independent in its governance and service offerings, but they share a common set of core values including the preservation and promotion of Chinese culture, social welfare services, advocacy for legal rights and community respect, and building connections between Chinese communities and other U.S. communities. CCBA is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that relies on donations from the public to maintain its operations and activities.
Chinese Consolidated Association of New York (CCNY)
The Chinese Consolidated Association of New York (CCNY) is a community center that promotes the interests of its members. It also serves as a liaison between the community and the city government. Its goals are to address the needs of its residents while preserving cultural heritage.
Brooklyn’s Sunset Park area is home to a thriving Asian enclave that includes many Chinese families. Paul Mak, who heads the organization, has built an extensive network of services for the neighborhood’s residents. His organization runs senior centers, day care, and other social programs that help locals connect with each other.
The CCBA acts as an umbrella organization for 60 member organizations representing a cross section of the community. These include professional and trade associations; civic, religious, and cultural organizations; and women’s groups. The CCBA also works with citizens outside its community to build mutual respect and support. These activities are largely funded through contributions from the public and private sector.
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBANE)
CCBA was formed to fight discriminatory laws including the head tax, segregated schools and laws preventing Chinese citizens from owning land. It also provided social and welfare services to its members. Today, CCBA represents seven family associations with 27 seats on its general board of directors. The Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association has the most members, and its president is able to serve as the presiding president of CCBA three times in a year, while the heads of other six associations have to wait two years.
Besides fighting anti-Asian sentiment, CCBA has been an important contributor to the revitalization of Chinatown. It has helped raise millions of dollars for the district and reinstalled the traditional red lampposts on the streets. It also promotes and preserves Chinese culture and language, and advocates for the community’s interests. Moreover, it provides limited English speaking and economically disadvantaged people with education and occupational training to improve their economic self-sufficiency.
Chinese Consolidated Association of the United States (CSAUS)
Chinese consolidated associations are community-based social, service and cultural organizations that make up a significant part of the life of many Chinatowns in the United States. They have also been known as “tongs” or zhonghua hua guan.” CSAUS advocates for the Chinese American community through grassroots outreach, political activism and social media amplification. It also helps Chinese language schools through fundraising, community development and mentorship programs.
Founded in 1994, CSAUS promotes operational coordination and exchange among its member schools in the US, and contributes to overall China-America cultural exchange and cooperation. Its members include more than 100 schools in the country and its reputation is well received by related institutions in China.
The CCBA’s activities have contributed to the long-term and positive development of Chinese language education in America, helped at-risk immigrant families gain access to social services, and facilitated the process of integrating Chinese communities into mainstream American society. CSAUS is also recognized for facilitating economic and cultural exchanges between the US and China.