Providing community support for victims of anti-Chinese racial violence. Lobbied the Commonwealth for unemployment forms in Chinese and other Asian languages, worked to increase Chinese-American involvement in electoral politics.
The largest and most powerful Chinese family association, the CCBA wields power and a political voice in Chinatown. It assists residents in obtaining citizenship and voter registration.
Corning Chinese Association
During the early 1900s, Corning scientists developed a special glass called Nonex that was able to withstand dramatic temperature changes. It was used in railroad signal lanterns and later, in radar equipment to track Soviet missiles over northern Canada. The invention helped the United States win World War II, and Corning became a leader in light industry. Downtown businesses prospered, and civic organizations sprang up. The city’s population grew rapidly, and a community spirit was established.
While Corning officials say the company needs tax breaks to be competitive, critics argue that subsidy deals skew economic development and can have costly side effects. State and local officials often make the same argument when justifying subsidies for large corporations: that they will move elsewhere if not subsidized.
Chinese Association of Iowa
A Community-Based, Member-Focused and Non Profit Organization Dedicated to Promoting Cultural Diversity and Enrichment in the Local Community.
A group of Iowans gathered Sunday evening to celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. The event featured music and dance performances ranging from traditional Chinese drums to modern K-pop dance. The performers spent up to a month preparing for the show.
Despite the fact that Iowa’s governor and president have been to China, most Iowans have not. That’s why Karen Mancl has devoted decades to building a connection between the people of Iowa and China.
The ag-business executive has worked in China for more than a decade, and recently helped to set up a food processing company in Hebei Province. The project is one of many she’s launched to build on a foundation established by Deng Xiaoping and Iowa Gov. Ray on their first exchange visit in 1985. That visit made it possible for ag businesses to expand their reach in China, just as it opened the door for a host of other exchanges that have become a centerpiece of US-China relations.
Chinese Historical Society of America
The oldest and largest center in the country devoted to the interpretation of the social, cultural and political history of the Chinese American community. It houses a vast archive, museum and learning center, which includes artifacts from the nation’s first Chinatown. It also houses rotating exhibitions and a comprehensive library. Its mission is “letting the world understand China and letting China understand the world”.
CHSA’s archives are an invaluable resource for researchers. The collection contains thousands of artifacts, oral histories and documents. Its collections reveal the trials, contributions and achievements of Chinese immigrants and their descendants. Many of these stories are personal, but they all contribute to a greater understanding of American society. In addition to its rich collection, the organization hosts a number of educational and public programs. These include lectures, family workshops and a walking tour of Chinatown. The group is also involved in preserving and promoting traditional culture. Its activities are geared towards encouraging people to learn more about the Chinese language, traditions and customs.
Chinese Voters Federation
The Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization in China. It is committed to promoting China-foreign understanding and friendship, strengthening exchanges between different civilizations, safeguarding world peace, empowering the building of a community for the shared future of mankind. Its activities focus on international relations, party politics, economic cooperation, culture, education, poverty-alleviation and development.
Despite claims of “people-to-people” exchanges, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is primarily concerned with advancing political interests through foreign liaison organizations such as Friendship Associations, through local relationships such as sister cities and towns, and through the censorship and promotion of CCP narratives by the host country’s media and other outlets (e.g., via op-eds, inserts, etc.).
CCBA also organizes youth volunteers to promote voter registration and other civic activities, such as fundraising for relief efforts after natural disasters. Its headquarters is on Stockton Street in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Several other branches are located around the United States.