<正>The Hua Yuan Association is a non-profit organization for Chinese immigrants in Singapore. Established in May 2001, the association consists of professional Chinese who have migrated to Singapore in the past two decades. The association is aimed at helping new immigrants to adapt to a multicultural society, facilitating communication and friendships between members, and promoting friendship between the two countries. Its members come from different parts of China. Not only are they more knowledgeable and open-minded than their predecessors, they also enjoy higher social status and greater influence in Singaporean society. In its five years of operation, the H