With the growing economic opportunities in China and Asia, Hong Kong is an effective business platform for small and medium enterprises in the United States to enter the vast markets in Asia. Hong Kong is also a strategic base for any company interested in sourcing, producing and selling in China. Founded in 1986, Hong Kong Association of Southern California (HKASC) aims to facilitate business connections and strengthen economic relationship between Hong Kong and Southern California, through programs and events such as networking mixers, seminars, luncheons and galas, both in-person and virtually. HKASC is a member association of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW), which provides its partners with connections to over 13,000 business leaders in 46 regions. It is also one of twelve charter members of the National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association (NUSHKBA), formed in 2004 to develop and promote US-Hong Kong business nationwide. Corporate and Individual members of HKASC is diverse. They comprise of professionals from over 30 business categories such as banking, real estate, law, import/export, hotel, information technology, accounting, consulting, manufacturing and logistics. Other membership types available are the Golden Bauhinia member (Director’s Circle), Student member, and the Young Executive Club.