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ABOUT THE NW CHINA COUNCIL

Established in 1980, the Northwest China Council is a non-profit, non-partisan, dues based, educational organization, dedicated to promoting understanding of current affairs and culture of greater China, and the Chinese diaspora.

Mission Statement

The mission of the China Council is to promote greater understanding of Chinese culture, business, and contemporary affairs; and to be a regional resource, providing educational programs, information services, and foreign trade expertise in Oregon and southwest Washington.

To accomplish our mission, the Council sponsors lectures, seminars and workshops; offers Mandarin Chinese language classes; organizes China Business Network events; and leads unique cultural and business tours to China.

Contact

Laurie Sunada, Executive Director
John Wong, Office Manager

NW China Council
127 NW 3rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 973-5451   Fax: (503) 973-5431

Laurie 's email: lksunada@nwchina.org
John's email: nwchinacouncil@gmail.com

We are located in the Kida Building in Chinatown, corner of NW 3rd and Davis St. The office is open Monday-Friday, nine to five.

NW China Council Board of Directors
Lillian Tsai Board President TsaiComms
Melanie Tang President Elect Western Research & Development
David Bleyle Board Secretary US Foreign Service (retired)
Raymond Cheung Board Treasurer Geffen Mesher
Dr. Thomas Albert Director OHSU
Heidi Benaman Director Benaman Consulting Group LLC
Michael Bloom Director Offshore Solutions
Greg Borossay Director Port of Portland
Craig Fisk Director Picocosmos
Dr. Shaik Ismail Director Linfied College, International Program
David Kohl Director DWKohl, LLC -- East Asia Consulting
Dr. Greg Kulander Director Kulander Consulting
Laura Mattingly Director KPMG, LLP
Paul Millius Director China Consultants Northwest
Dr. Frank Nelson Director Linfield College, Professor Emeritus
Eric van Naerssen Director Attorney
Denise Vetterlein Director Asian Art Council