APECCM
About the Association for Economic and Cultural Promotion of Chinese in Morocco (APECCM)
Mission, history, organizational structure
Gathering overseas Chinese hearts, pooling overseas Chinese strength, economic and trade connectivity, cultural integration, and two-way service
- Association Leadership
- President: Zhang Yashan
- Address
- Room D7/5, 7th Floor, Uptown Business Center, Anfa-Hay Hassani, Casablanca, Morocco
- info@apeccm.com
About the APECCM name
APECCM is the association’s registered short name, based on the core terms of its legal French name: Association, Promotion, Économique, Culturelle, Chinois and Maroc. It is not the acronym of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and is not affiliated with APEC.
About the Association for Economic and Cultural Promotion of Chinese in Morocco (APECCM)
The ASSOCIATION DE PROMOTION ECONOMIQUE ET CULTURELLE DES CHINOIS D'OUTRE-MER AU MAROC (APECCM) — Morocco — is a legally registered overseas Chinese organization formally approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Interior. It always adheres to the core purpose of 'gathering overseas Chinese hearts, pooling overseas Chinese strength, economic and trade connectivity, cultural integration, and two-way service', legally and compliantly carrying out China-Morocco economic and trade matchmaking, cultural exchange, government-enterprise collaboration, and overseas Chinese services. It is a non-governmental friendship bridge and economic and trade cooperation platform rooted in Morocco and connecting China and Morocco.
The association has signed strategic cooperation agreements with 5 leading local Moroccan business associations, establishing a long-term, stable, mutually beneficial cooperation mechanism. Its member companies cover core industries such as mining machinery, construction materials, agricultural materials, modern logistics, mineral development, cross-border trade, catering services, cultural education, and cross-border tourism, forming an ecosystem of complementary industries, resource sharing, and collective development. Leveraging Morocco's location advantage connecting Europe and Africa, the association is committed to making Morocco a strategic fulcrum for Chinese enterprises to explore North Africa, West Africa, and European markets, while bringing quality resources and cooperation opportunities from Morocco and Africa to the Chinese market.
Core Strengths and Achievements
Strong Core Leadership with Extensive Domestic Government and Business Resources
President Mr. Zhang Yashan holds multiple positions including Overseas Executive Director of Heilongjiang Provincial Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Promoter of Heilongjiang Province's 'Thousand Enterprises, Ten Thousand Products' project, Overseas Executive Director of Jilin Provincial Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, Vice-President of the Association for the Peaceful Reunification of China in Morocco, and Honorary President of the Dalian Overseas Exchange Association. Leveraging the bridging role of the president and leadership, the association deeply connects with foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, and commerce systems of multiple domestic provinces, building cross-provincial, cross-regional, and cross-border resource exchange channels.
Deep Local Roots in Morocco, Building an Authoritative Business Association Network
Has officially signed strategic cooperation agreements with 5 major local Moroccan business associations, establishing a long-term stable and normalized cooperation mechanism. Leveraging local authoritative chamber of commerce resources, it precisely connects with Moroccan policies, market, and industry resources, effectively helping Chinese enterprises land efficiently and avoid compliance and operational risks.
Diversified Member Industries, Forming a Collective Development Pattern
Member companies' business areas fully cover core industries such as mining machinery, construction materials, agricultural materials, modern logistics, mineral development, cross-border trade, catering services, cultural education, and cross-border tourism, forming a sound ecosystem of complementary industries, resource sharing, and collective development.
Leveraging Unique Location Advantages to Empower China-Morocco Win-Win Cooperation
Based on Morocco's unique geographical advantage connecting Europe and Africa, and relying on friendly association platforms in multiple domestic provinces and the local chamber of commerce system, it continuously builds a comprehensive platform for China-Morocco economic and trade matchmaking, industrial investment, cultural dissemination, and mutual assistance among overseas Chinese.
Association Leadership
President: Zhang Yashan
President Mr. Zhang Yashan holds multiple positions including Overseas Executive Director of Heilongjiang Provincial Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Promoter of Heilongjiang Province's 'Thousand Enterprises, Ten Thousand Products' project, Overseas Executive Director of Jilin Provincial Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, Vice-President of the Association for the Peaceful Reunification of China in Morocco, and Honorary President of the Dalian Overseas Exchange Association. Leveraging the bridging role of the president and leadership, the association deeply connects with foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, and commerce systems of multiple domestic provinces, building cross-provincial, cross-regional, and cross-border resource exchange channels.
Yashan ZHANG, President
Future Outlook
President: Zhang Yashan
The association has signed strategic cooperation agreements with 5 leading local Moroccan business associations, establishing a long-term, stable, mutually beneficial cooperation mechanism. Its member companies cover core industries such as mining machinery, construction materials, agricultural materials, modern logistics, mineral development, cross-border trade, catering services, cultural education, and cross-border tourism, forming an ecosystem of complementary industries, resource sharing, and collective development. Leveraging Morocco's location advantage connecting Europe and Africa, the association is committed to making Morocco a strategic fulcrum for Chinese enterprises to explore North Africa, West Africa, and European markets, while bringing quality resources and cooperation opportunities from Morocco and Africa to the Chinese market.
The Association will continue to deepen friendly exchanges among the business, cultural, and civil sectors of China and Morocco. It is committed to helping China's quality products and competitive industries go global, while actively bringing North Africa's quality resources and cooperation opportunities in, continuously empowering deeper China-Morocco economic and trade cooperation, friendship between the two peoples, and bilateral cultural exchanges.
Frequently asked questions about the association
What is APECCM?
The Association for the Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion of Overseas Chinese in Morocco is a Chinese community association approved by Morocco’s Ministry of Interior; it works on Morocco-China business matching, cultural exchange and community services.
Who is the president?
The president is Zhang Yashan.
Where is the association and how can I contact it?
Its office is at 7th floor, D7/5, Upper Town Financial Center, Anfa, Casablanca; email: info@apeccm.com.
How many Moroccan business associations does it cooperate with?
It has signed strategic cooperation agreements with 5 mainstream local Moroccan business associations.
Contact Us
The Association will continue to deepen friendly exchanges among the business, cultural, and civil sectors of China and Morocco. It is committed to helping China's quality products and competitive industries go global, while actively bringing North Africa's quality resources and cooperation opportunities in, continuously empowering deeper China-Morocco economic and trade cooperation, friendship between the two peoples, and bilateral cultural exchanges.