The mission of CHEER is to be a link and a platform between China and the West in the fields of research and education. The mission is fulfilled by: Building up the biggest consortium in education and research in China and the European Union; Representing education interests and values for its members to encourage and support the cooperation between Chinese and overseas institutions; Establishing a substantial network to promote members interests in academic exchange, recruitment, joint education program, vocational education training and research cooperation; Consulting services to help Western universities and schools identify their targets in China, and to help Chinese education institutions and governmental organizations find overseas cooperation projects.