OUR TEAM

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.

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.

Ping Hua

Hampshire chinese association 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.

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.

Jian Ren Yu

Honorary President of Hampshire Chinese Association / 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 of Hampshire Chinese Association / 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.

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.

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.