The ACA works closely with many mainstream organizations to provide social services and community outreach. The CCBA also hosts events like its annual Double Ten National Day celebrations.
Amending the AoA requires a thorough review to ensure the company’s objectives align with the Chinese corporate culture and legal system. Clear definition of business scope and capital contribution structure are essential, along with governance details that ensure a transparent environment.
ACA’s Mission
ACA collects, preserves, and illuminates the history of Chinese in America to inspire broad public understanding and appreciation. With a strong spirit of service, the Association serves as a steward of the remarkable narrative of this community and makes its stories accessible to the world.
The earliest Chinese immigrants in America formed family or district associations called huiguan. These organizations consolidated the different immigrant clans and families in one community, connecting them to their shared histories in China. They supported members in their struggle with anti-Chinese social and political persecution by acting as a spokes group for the community.
They served myriad purposes, including: resolving disputes among member associations; arranging business ventures; providing banking services; establishing general community medical and hospitalization facilities; connecting members to their homeland through letters, phone calls, and telegraphs; coordinating emigration through immigration services; and fighting anti-Chinese legislation through legal counsel. These organizations exemplify the lasting resilience and solidarity of the Chinese community in America.
ACA’s Vision
ACA strives to promote and support effective communication among scientists of Chinese heritage through national and international scientific programs, ongoing education, networking opportunities and professional development. It also supports inclusiveness in science and promotes ethical conduct.
In the midst of the global pandemic, ACA helped raise funds and volunteers to provide emergency disaster relief. Its members continue to work together with mainstream organizations in promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of New York City’s Chinatown.
Guided by the principles of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith, China has taken part in and led various international cooperation activities with other countries and has carried out extensive consultation and joint contribution to world peace and development. It has presented the vision of building a community of shared future, which opposes hegemonic thinking and serves the common interests of all countries. It has become the overall goal of China’s major-country diplomacy in this era. Moreover, it has stepped up efforts to safeguard the common interests of developing nations.
ACA’s Values
ACA’s core values are to support Chinese community through education, cultural appreciation and respect for ancestors. It also advocates for social justice, civic engagements and advancement of educational opportunities.
Chinese society is highly collectivist, with the family as its pre-eminent institution. Members are expected to contribute to the welfare of their families, and they pool their resources together for financial security. Grown children often live with their parents, and a duty to support them in their old age is considered paramount.
In the 19th century, huiguan (clan or district associations) sprung up to meet needs among immigrant Chinese, such as providing banking services, transporting patients from Chinatown to hospital, organizing general community medical and hospitalization services and fighting anti-Chinese legislation. Ultimately, they built a strong sense of identity and strengthened ties within the Chinese community. Contemporary Chinese values include rationality, propriety and harmony. These values are fundamental in achieving societal stability and progress. They also allow individuals to fulfill their personal goals in life.
ACA’s Goals
ACA is committed to working with local communities to promote Chinese culture in the larger community. This includes organizing public events such as cultural show productions and trips. ACA also seeks to foster a supportive social and cultural environment within the college community in order to encourage a sense of solidarity amongst the Chinese student body.
Founded in 2024, GPWCAA is a non-profit corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in accordance with New York not-for-profit corporation law. GPWCAA aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and bring it to a wide audience through a variety of programs such as public events, youth programs, and English classes.
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