About Us.
Since its establishment in September 1998, the Boston Guangzhou Association, under the leadership of its first president, Zhang Fuquan, and other presidents, has made outstanding contributions to the Boston Chinese community and played a positive role in promoting the development of cultural exchanges between China and the United States.
In line with the development needs of The Times, the founding elders of the older generation handed over the entire organization to the second-generation core management team, hoping to further promote and develop the organization and create new glories.
We will carry forward the fine traditions of our predecessors, listen to their meticulous guidance, actively carry out work on the existing basis, broaden our horizons, keep pace with The Times, strive for support and understanding from all aspects, and develop our association into a grassroots organization with influence that serves the overseas Chinese community.
To expand the conference affairs, we will formulate five major characteristics as our future action guidelines:
Inclusiveness: All members must comply with U.S. laws. People of different religions, beliefs, and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to join, as long as they abide by the Association's bylaws, pay their membership dues on time, and do not promote religious beliefs within the Association.
Non-Regionalism: In addition to members from Guangzhou, we welcome individuals from other regions, including Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, the United States, and other countries and regions, who share our vision and values.
Mutual Support: We welcome talented individuals from all walks of life to join us. If any member faces difficulties and needs assistance, we will promote a spirit of mutual aid, fully embodying the principle of "when one is in trouble, all sides come to help," thereby strengthening our unity and cohesion.
Neutrality: The Association is a non-profit and non-political organization. It does not participate in any political parties, religious groups, or community disputes. Our sole focus is on community development and genuinely serving our members by addressing their needs and concerns.
Outreach: While we will continue to strengthen cultural and economic exchanges with Guangzhou, we also aim to collaborate with visionary individuals and organizations from all over the world to promote friendship and mutual understanding.
We will adhere to the service tenet of our association and carry out various services benefiting overseas Chinese such as tourism, lectures, and mutual assistance, striving to make our association more prosperous and reach a higher level.
Who We Are
The Boston Guangzhou Association is a non-profit social organization. All members are enthusiastic individuals. No matter what social status they reach in the United States, as long as they have the spirit and aspiration of selfless dedication, they are all welcome to us.
Guangzhou Association of Boston is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our History
In 1997, Hong Kong returned to China. This is a historic and epoch-making event. After more than a year of preparation, taking advantage of the favorable conditions when overseas Chinese in Boston were establishing new associations one after another to contribute to the gradually warming relations between China and the United States, the Boston Guangzhou Association was born in September 1998. Up to now, it has gone through more than ten years. Through the concerted efforts of all colleagues in this association, contributions have been made in the Boston Chinese community.
