'DUSA European Association Suzhou' is a private, non-profit organisation based in Suzhou, Jiangzu Province, China. It was founded in November 2002 by several German companies with the goal to provide a forum for these companies, their executives and other individuals with interests in European business and inter-cultural aspects. DUSA identifies, examines and discusses matters affecting the economic, industrial, commercial and social objectives of its members and tries to facilitate solutions for actual issues and challenges. Today, DUSA has more than 150 company members and over 600 individual members mainly based in Suzhou and vicinity. Based on the joint efforts of all these members, DUSA has become well-known, especially for its public business and social events. Individuals and companies with links to European Companies (either directly or through trade) are invited to join and participate in the 'DUSA European Association Suzhou'.