The Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina (CAFA) was founded on October 5, 1996. CAFA is a non-political and non-profit organization. (CAFA 501(C)(3) Approval Document from IRS)

• To foster friendship among Chinese and Chinese Americans;
• To help members succeed in the American society;
• To protect the rights of members;
• To promote SINO-American culture, science and technology exchange.

		Liu, Ran	(2014-2017)
		Yao, Chengwei	(2013-2014)
		Xiao, Lun	(2012-2013)
		Yang, Jianping	(2011-2012)
		Wang, Dianxia	(2010-2011)
		Yan, Ding	(2009-2010)
		Guo, Xuguang	(2008-2009)
		Wen, Daling	(2007-2008)
		Chen, Jian	(2006-2007)
		Hu, Hui	(2005-2006)
		Zhou, George	(2004-2005)
		Pang, Tao	(2003-2004)
		Young, Hannah	(2002-2003)
		Liu, Zhi	(2001-2002)
		Zhang, Hande	(2000-2001)
		Li, Bailian	(1999-2000)
		Yao, Peng	(1998-1999)
		Wu, Jogin	(1997-1998)
		Zeng, Zhaobang	(1996-1997)

The Board of Directors is the association's legislative and supervisory body. The Board stipulates CAFA's objectives, enacts and interprets the association's by-laws and other policies, and oversees Executive Committee's implementation of these objectives and policies.

Mr. Yao, Chengwei (姚承伟) is the current Chairperson of the Board for the 2017-2018 term. Former CAFA Board Chairpersons are

		Yao, Chengwei	(2014-2017)
		Xiao, Lun	(2013-2014)
		Yang, Jianping	(2012-2013)
		Yan, Ding	(2010-2012)
		Fu, Jiarong	(2009-2010)
		Pang, Tao	(2008-2009)
		Chen, Owen	(2007-2008)
		Zhou, George	(2006-2007)
		Pang, Tao	(2005-2006)
		Wen, Daling	(2004-2005)
		Hu, Hui	(2003-2004)
		Yang, Jianren	(2002-2003)
		Chen, Jie	(2001-2002)
		Yao, Peng	(1999-2001)
		Zeng, Zhaobang	(1997-1999)
		Yu, Qianwen	(1996-1997)