CSAUS has been promoting operational coordination and exchange between Chinese language organizations in China and the United States. It has also been a strong advocate for the participation of Chinese Americans in the political process.
District associations, service and cultural organizations, and church-based social groups are a significant part of the life of many Chinatowns. Family associations, often known as tongs, are also important.
CSAUS is the largest Grass-root Organization for Chinese Americans
The CSAUS is a key organization for Chinese Americans that supports Chinese language schools and advocates against anti-Asian racism. Its community outreach, political activism and social media amplification help lift up the AAPI community one organization at a time.
Founded in 1994, the CSAUS promotes operational coordination and exchange among its member schools and contributes to the overall development of Chinese language education in America. It also maintains close contacts with organizations in China and enhances the cultural cooperation between the two countries.
The CSAUS’s success in the worker rights struggle showed that it was ready to take action against systemic inequality and a city government that ignored Chinatown. This victory paved the way for other Asian American groups to organize and protest against the injustices that affect their communities. The CSAUS has a nationwide network of more than 400 members that serve tens of thousands of students and families. Its schools provide not only a place to learn Chinese, but also a platform for their families to communicate and interact with each other.
It has been well-known and greatly supported by various organizations in both China and United States
The conference aims to bring Chinese schools together from all over the United States to strengthen their networking and cooperation in developing their own communities. It also serves as a platform for promoting friendship between China and the United States.
Allan Yang, secretary general of CSAUS, said that Chinese language schools can act as “bridges to facilitate not only cultural and educational exchanges but also promote friendship between the two countries.”
ICIJ examined the finances and charters of 106 NGOs with U.N. consultative status from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau (as well as Taiwan, which is self-governed). It found that nearly all the organizations had senior leadership positions held by current or former government officials.
Interviews with analysts and experts, as well as a review of public documents, suggest that China is using a network of channels in the United States to foster conditions and connections that will serve its political and economic interests and ambitions. These channels include Chinese-language media, businesses and social and cultural groups, and associations of immigrants from the same hometown in China.
It promotes active engagement in various mainstream cultural events and activities
The Association has established and maintains ties with associations, political organizations and research institutes of dozens of countries. It also organizes high-level dialogues for Chinese and foreign participants. It is also involved in international cultural exchanges and poverty alleviation programs.
Its activities include educational seminars, cultural workshops and social media interaction. Its goal is to promote awareness of Chinese culture and heritage among the local community. The Scarsdale Chinese Association has established a network of over 30 organizations in the United States. The organization collaborates with main stream organizations such as Visiting Nurse Service and American Red Cross to provide services to the community.
Li’s short vlogs appeal to Western audiences through her enigmatic performances of Chinese cultural values such as equality, dedication, civility, harmony and prosperity. These features of her performance are a component of the state’s existing efforts to construct China’s positive image abroad (Becard and Filho, 2019). This entanglement of market and state forces is a key feature of cultural soft power.
It has been a strong advocate for the participation of Chinese Americans in the political process
Traditional China was a unified political and cultural entity, but considerable local diversity persisted, with differences ranging from dialects to customs. This was reflected in legal practice, which allowed for the adjudication of disputes and offenses according to local practice.
As the CSAUS’s mission has evolved, it continues to strive for full participation of Chinese Americans in American life. It has hosted numerous delegations between the United States and China, and works to promote economics, trade, culture, and education exchanges between the two countries.
The CCBA is one of the oldest and largest community organizations in the city, and it has been active for over 150 years. The organization also assists new immigrants to apply for citizenship and register as voters. In addition, it provides personal protective equipment at no cost to frontline workers and under-resourced communities. Lastly, the organization has worked hard to lobby for Chinese causes in Albany and to support campaigns in New York City.