China Electronic Commerce Association

In order to promote the development of electronic commerce throughout China and strengthen international cooperation between China and the rest of the world in e-commerce, the China Electronic Commerce Association (CECA) was set up on June 21st, 2000 after a year's preparation with the approval of the State Council.

CECA provides a link between government, enterprises and institutions at a basic level. It aims to promote the development of e-commerce, encourage technology innovation, improve existing technologies and management methods, and take more steps on the road to further opening-up.

CECA is a nationwide non-profit organization related to e-commerce without restrictions on regions, industries, or nature of ownership. The Ministry of Information Industry (MII) provides the professional guidance and the Ministry of Civil Administration (MCA) is in charge of related registration management leaders from related departments, agencies of the State Council, representatives of outstanding enterprises and institutions, and famous professionals in e-commerce related fields from the CECA board of directors and consultants.

With the principle of justice, unity, and service, CECA aims to enhance the development of e-commerce in China by offering services to the government and members.

China International Cooperation Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (CICASME)

The China International Cooperation Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (CICASME) is a nation wide corporative organization which was founded in March 1990, approved to be registered by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It is made up of Chinese small and medium enterprises, operators of China SMEs, and social leaders who are enthusiastic for the cooperation of SMEs.

CASME aims to organize, promote, and leverage the development of SMEs according to related national policies and regulations, to play an intermediary role among SMEs, to exchange information and ideas, to link economic and technical cooperation with trade, and to serve the technical progress and development of the export - oriented economy.