1. Assist new Chinese immigrants and overseas students in understanding, participating in, and immersing within, American society. 

2. Promote friendship and cultural understanding between citizens of California and Shanghai and its surrounding areas. Enhance cultural exchanges by promoting mutual visiting experiences.

3. Further grow economic and trade relations between the people of China and America. 

4. Foster and create liaison relationships with various Chinese Associations.

5. Encourage appreciation for fundamental family values.

The Shanghai Association will function as a non-profit organization. It consists of a Board of Directors, whose directors serve as voluntary and executive members to promote affairs of the organization on a non-paid, voluntary basis. Additional volunteers will be recruited to serve different projects or render consultation and/or assistance when needed. 

The Shanghai Association endeavors to help new immigrants and foreign students develop a sense of community in America, and positively engage in American society. 

Globally, the Shanghai Association aims to promote a productive relationship between China and America by encouraging involvement in community activities, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges between California, Shanghai and Shanghai's surrounding areas.

The Shanghai Association also enhances liaison relationships with traditional Chinese Associations, and promotes good moral character, cultural reciprocity, and family values.

Volunteers will work together to help immigrants and visiting students in all aspects, including health, career development, family needs, and education.