OUR TEAM
Dedicated Leaders Preserving Chinese Culture in Hampshire
At Hampshire Chinese Association, our passionate trustees and officers work tirelessly to advance Chinese arts, heritage, and community wellbeing. Get to know the people behind our charitable mission.
Yanmin Chen
Chairman
With 25+ years in community organising, Yanmin ensures our activities deliver maximum public benefit while staying true to cultural roots.
Qin Chen
Vice Chairman
A UK graduate in International Trade and Project Management, promotes Sino-British cultural exchange and fosters multicultural integration through his management experience and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Martine Niven
Secretary
Serving as Secretary of the Hampshire Chinese Association, is also an experienced trustee and company director for multiple organizations, passionately dedicated to promoting and sharing Chinese culture.
Jessica Brett
Treasurer
Financial Manager at Southampton General Hospital, overseeing financial operations for support services. Actively involved in the local Chinese community, organising cultural events and fostering business collaboration between Chinese and British communities.
Jian Ren Yu
Honorary President & Trustee
Provides dedicated leadership and support for the organization. He actively promotes the development of the local Chinese community and fosters cultural exchange between China and the UK.
Ning Lin
Honorary President & Trustee
Chinese Association. She offers steadfast guidance and commitment to the organization, championing the growth and cohesion of the Chinese community while facilitating meaningful cultural dialogue between China and the UK.
Kora Wang
Marketing & Events
As Council Member for Marketing & Events, Kora Wang leverages her Master’s in Music Management to produce large-scale community events and foster tangible UK-China cultural exchange through local industry collaborations.
Jane Moore
Events & Projects Coordinator
Jane is a passionate community leader and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in community engagement. She brings creativity and cultural insight to HCA, helping deliver inspiring events and projects that connect communities across Hampshire.
Defeng Chen
International Engagement & Business
Defeng brings many years of experience in business across China and international markets. With a strong understanding of cross-cultural engagement and global business practices, Defeng supports the development of international partnerships and sustainable business opportunities for the Association.
Guanxiong Lin
Honorary President
Guanxiong is an experienced entrepreneur in hospitality, property investment, and business management. He brings valuable commercial experience to HCA, supporting business collaboration and stronger connections within the Chinese community across Hampshire.
Ping Hua
HCA Advisor
Chinese Association. She offers steadfast guidance and commitment to the organization, championing the growth and cohesion of the Chinese community while facilitating meaningful cultural dialogue between China and the UK.
Shu Yan Lu
Cultural & Educational Affairs
As Vice President for Cultural & Educational Affairs, Shu Yan Lu promotes Chinese culture and arts in the UK, drawing on over twenty years of dedicated community engagement and leadership.
Peter Baillie
Ambassador
Chinese Association. She offers steadfast guidance and commitment to the organization, championing the growth and cohesion of the Chinese community while facilitating meaningful cultural dialogue between China and the UK.

