A Chinese company’s Articles of Association (AoA) are a legally binding document that sets the framework for its governance and operations. Likened to a constitution, these documents define the company’s business scope and management structures while ensuring compliance with Chinese regulations on foreign investments.
The CCBA has long performed an essential social and cultural service to the Chinatown community. This includes offering assistance with applying for US citizenship and registering as voters.
Membership
CCBA is an umbrella organization for sixty member organizations representing a cross section of New York City’s Chinese community. These include professional and trade organizations; civic, religious, cultural and women’s organizations; fellow-provincial organization such as the Lin Sing Association; and family associations.
Members of CCGA can receive social support from each other in the fields of clinical, academic and career. CCGA can also help with networking and personal/professional development through its partnerships with mainstream organizations.
Individuals interested in Chinese chemistry research and development, application, education, management and services can become CCS Regular Domestic Members (with voting privileges). CCS also hosts several international conferences each year that offer symposia in English. Non-domestic chemists can apply for CCS membership as CCS International Members. Those who have made significant contributions in chemistry and to the Society can be nominated for CCS Fellowships. All CCS members can attend the annual conference at a discount. CCS also offers a monthly electronic Member News that announces opportunities to participate in ICSA activities and provides a list of upcoming events.
Committees
During their one-year term, members serve in different committees that carry out the mission of CCA. The officers of these committees, selected from among the CCA members by a vote at the Spring Festival, set directions and provide leadership for CCA for that year.
The Asia Committee monitors legal and policy developments throughout Asia, with a focus on China. Its activities include panel events, expert presentations, and round-table discussions that bring together New York attorneys with Asian practice experience, business people interested in doing business in Asia, and Chinese government officials.
The Education Committee fosters dialogue on education-related topics and informs members about cutting-edge developments. It hosts events that bring together universities, K-12 international schools, placement agencies, educators, current students, alumni, and parents. The Lifescience Committee provides a platform for boosting the visibility of Swiss biotech and medtech companies in the Chinese market. It also offers learning opportunities for member companies to adapt their business strategy to the sustainability challenges in China.
Meetings
The Association provides a forum for new research and policy discussions on socio-political, economic, educational, cultural, linguistic, or other China-related comparative studies. Its publications, American Journal of Chinese Studies and its newsletter, disseminate scholarship for a wide audience of scholars and professionals.
The Annual Meeting is the major opportunity for members to discuss their work with other China scholars. The conference program includes numerous contributed papers, a panel discussion with invited speakers, and a showcase exhibition. The meeting is held each year in October or November.
The conference is a unique opportunity to build a stronger and more diverse community. Participants are inspired by direct dialogues with Congressmen and their staff, honest exchanges with mental health experts, and enthusiastic conversations with young people. The conference also highlights the important role that Asian Americans play in our nation and brings together thought leaders from across the United States and Greater China. It is a one-of-a-kind event that unites leaders from different sectors and brings the power of people-to-people communication to the forefront.
Activities
The CCBA is a community organization, providing social services to its members as well as Chinese cultural activities and language lessons to the larger West Michigan community. Among its many programs, the CCBA sponsors an annual Chinese New Year dinner/dance and provides college scholarship money to local Chinese students, maintains and exhibits a rich Chinatown heritage through its historical museum, publishes an informative newsletter and hosts Chinese cultural dance classes.
In addition to promoting its mission of maintaining and exhibiting Chinese culture/language, the CCBA works closely with the larger Portland community on issues of civic concern. It has helped to give Chinatown the highest rate of voter turnout among any neighborhood in America and partnered with main stream organizations such as the Red Cross to promote disaster preparedness.
The CCBA also promotes and preserves Chinese culture by sponsoring lectures, Chinese film festivals and general body assemblies. Its member organizations represent a diverse cross section of the city’s Chinese community.