Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1: The China International Association for the Promotion of Science and Technology is a national and industry-specific social organization voluntarily formed by national scientific and technological work enterprises, institutions, research institutes, social organizations, and individuals engaged in scientific and technological work and management. It is a non-profit social organization.

The distribution and activity areas of our members are nationwide.

The purpose of this association is to unite domestic and foreign scientific and technological workers and units, strengthen the development of international scientific and technological exchanges and economic cooperation, promote the integration of science and technology with the economy, advance the "industrialization of science and technology, industrialization of science and technology", and revitalize China. We will abide by the Constitution, laws, regulations, and national policies, practice socialist core values, promote patriotism, adhere to social morality, and consciously strengthen the construction of integrity and self-discipline.

Article 3 The Association adheres to the overall leadership of the CPC, establishes the CPC organization in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the CPC, carries out Party activities, and provides necessary conditions for the activities of the Party organization. The registration and management authority of this association is the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and the leading authority for party building is the Central and State Organs Working Committee.

This association accepts business guidance and supervision management from registration management authorities, party building leadership authorities, and relevant industry management departments.

Article 4: The responsible persons of this association include the president, vice president, and secretary-general.

Article 5: The domicile of this association is located in Beijing.

Our website is www.ciapst-car.org.cn.

Chapter 2 Business Scope

Article 6: The business scope of this association is:

（1） Widely carry out international exchanges in scientific and technological work, promote scientific and economic exchanges and cooperation between mainland China and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and foreign countries, and promote the development of scientific and technological work in China;

（2） Introduce advanced experience in the integration of international technology and economy, explore ways for technology to support economic development, promote the industrialization of scientific and technological achievements, and facilitate the development and application of scientific and technological achievements;

（3） Promote the unity of domestic technological forces, leverage advantages, draw on advanced foreign experience, and develop high-tech projects with significant importance and economic prospects.

Matters within the scope of business that require approval according to laws, regulations, and rules shall be carried out after approval in accordance with the law.

Chapter 3 Members

Article 7: The members of this association are: corporate members and individual members.

Article 8: Those who support the articles of association of this association and meet the following conditions may voluntarily apply to join this association:

（1） Having a certain degree of influence within the scope of our business;

（2） Has made certain contributions in the field of science and technology;

（3） Has made certain achievements in the industrialization of technology;

（4） Pay membership fees according to regulations.

Article 9: The procedure for membership is as follows:

（1） Submit the application for membership;

（2） Recommended by 2 formal members or 1 director;

（3） Submit relevant supporting documents, including:

1. Individual members shall provide a copy of the applicant's ID card;

2. Membership registration form;

3.2 signatures of formal members or 1 director;

4. Unit members shall provide a copy of their business license or other type of legal person registration certificate.

（4） Discussed and approved by the institution authorized by the Council or Executive Council;

（5） The membership certificate shall be issued by the council of this association or its authorized institution, and shall be publicly announced.

Article 10: Members enjoy the following rights:

（1） The right to vote, the right to be elected, and the right to vote;

（2） The right to be informed, to make suggestions, and to supervise the work of this association;

（3） Priority to participate in our activities and receive our services;

（4） Free retreat.

Article 11: Members shall fulfill the following obligations:

（1） Comply with the constitution and regulations of this association;

（2） Implement the resolutions of this association;

（3） Pay membership fees according to regulations;

（4） To safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of this association;

（5） Report the situation to this association and provide relevant information.

Article 12: If a member violates laws, regulations, and this Articles of Association, the following penalties shall be imposed upon approval by the Council or the Executive Council:

（1） Warning;

（2） Report criticism;

（3） Suspend the exercise of membership rights;

（4） Dismissed.

Article 13: Members who wish to withdraw from the association must notify the association in writing and return their membership cards.

Article 14: Members who fall under any of the following circumstances shall automatically lose their membership:

（1） Failure to pay membership fees according to regulations for 2 years;

（2） Not participating in the activities of this association as required for 2 years;

（3） No longer meets the membership requirements;

（4） Loss of civil capacity.

Article 15: After a member withdraws, automatically loses membership, or is expelled, their corresponding positions, rights, and obligations in this association shall automatically terminate.

Article 16: This association shall maintain a membership roster and record the membership information. If there is a change in the membership situation, the membership roster should be promptly updated and announced to the members.

Chapter 4 Organizational Structure

Section 1 General Meeting of Members

Article 17: The general meeting of members is the highest authority of this association, and its powers are:

（1） Formulating and amending the articles of association;

（2） Determine the work objectives and development plan of this association;

（3） Develop and revise the methods for selecting directors, executive directors, and responsible persons, and submit them to the Party building leadership for filing;

（4） Election and dismissal of directors and supervisors;

（5） Develop and revise membership fee standards;

（6） Deliberate the work report and financial report of the council;

（7） Deciding on the establishment of honorary positions;

（8） Deliberate the work report of the supervisory board;

（9） Deciding on name changes;

（10） Deciding on termination matters;

（11） Deciding on other significant matters.

Article 18: The general meeting of members shall be held once a year. We must notify members of the agenda of the general meeting 30 days in advance. The general meeting of members shall adopt on-site voting method.

Article 19: Upon the proposal of more than half of the members of the board of directors or this association, an extraordinary general meeting of members shall be convened. The temporary general meeting of members shall be presided over by the president. If the president does not preside or is unable to preside, the proposed council or members shall elect a person in charge of the association to preside.

Article 20: A general meeting of members must be attended by more than two-thirds of the members in order to be convened, and resolutions must meet the following conditions in order to take effect:

（1） The formulation and amendment of the articles of association, as well as the decision to terminate the association, must be approved by a vote of more than two-thirds of the attending members;

（2） Election of directors shall be determined by the number of votes received, and the number of votes elected shall not be less than half of the members present at the meeting;

The dismissal of a director must be approved by more than half of the members present through voting;

（3） The establishment or modification of membership fee standards requires anonymous voting by more than half of the attending members;

（4） Other resolutions must be passed by more than half of the members present.

Section 2 Council

Article 21: The Council is the executive body of the General Assembly of Members, leading the work of the Association during the period when the General Assembly is not in session, and is responsible to the General Assembly of Members.

The maximum number of directors shall not exceed 120, and shall not exceed one-third of the members, and shall not come from the same member unit.

The directors of this association shall meet the following conditions:

（1） Support the leadership of the Party and abide by Party discipline and national laws;

（2） Passionate support for the work of our association;

（3） Get the support and endorsement of our unit.

Article 22: Election and Recall of Directors:

（1） The first board of directors shall be jointly nominated by the initiators and members at the time of application for establishment, and shall be elected by the general meeting of members after being approved by the Party building leadership;

（2） The election of the board of directors shall be nominated by the board of directors three months before the convening of the general meeting of members, and a leadership group or special election committee for the election shall be established, consisting of representatives of the board of directors, supervisors, party organizations, and members; If the board of directors is unable to convene, more than 1/5 of the directors, the supervisory board, the party organization of the association, or the party building liaison officer shall apply to the party building leadership organ, and the party building leadership organ shall organize the establishment of a leadership group or a special election committee for the election work;

The leadership group for the change of leadership shall formulate a plan for the change of leadership, which shall be submitted to the party building leadership for review two months before the convening of the general meeting of members;

With the consent of the Party building leadership, convene a general meeting of members to elect and dismiss directors;

（3） According to the authorization of the general meeting of members, the board of directors may add or remove some directors during the session, up to a maximum of 1/5 of the total number of directors.

Article 23: Each governing unit can only select one representative to serve as a director. The adjustment of the representative of the unit's board of directors shall be notified in writing to this association and reported to the board of directors or executive board for record. If the unit is also an executive director, its representative will be adjusted accordingly.

Article 24 Rights of Directors:

（1） The right to elect, be elected, and vote on the board of directors;

（2） The right to know, make suggestions, and supervise the work, financial situation, and major issues of this association;

（3） Participate in the development of internal management systems and provide opinions and suggestions;

（4） The right to propose the convening of an extraordinary meeting to the President or the Council.

Article 25: Directors shall comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of this Articles of Association, faithfully perform their duties, safeguard the interests of the association, and fulfill the following obligations:

（1） Attend council meetings and implement council resolutions;

（2） Exercise rights within the scope of duties and not exceed authority;

（3） Not using the power of the board of directors to seek improper benefits;

（4） Not engaging in activities that harm the legitimate interests of this association;

（5） Not to disclose confidential information related to this association obtained during the term of employment, except as otherwise provided by laws and regulations;

（6） Exercise the legally authorized powers with caution, diligence, diligence, and independence;

（7） Accept the legitimate supervision and reasonable suggestions of the supervisor on the performance of their duties

Article 26: The powers of the Council are:

（1） Implement the resolutions of the general meeting of members;

（2） Election and dismissal of executive directors and responsible persons;

（3） Deciding on candidates for honorary positions;

（4） Preparing to hold a general meeting of members and responsible for the election of new members;

（5） Report work and financial status to the general meeting of members;

（6） Deciding on the absorption and expulsion of members;

（7） Deciding to establish, change, and terminate branch offices, representative offices, administrative offices, and other affiliated institutions;

（8） Determine the candidates for the position of Deputy Secretary General and the main responsible persons of each affiliated institution;

（9） Lead the work of all affiliated institutions of our association;

（10） Deliberate annual work reports and work plans;

（11） Deliberate annual financial budget and final accounts;

（12） Develop important management systems such as financial management regulations and branch offices;

（13） Determine the assessment and salary management measures for the leaders and staff of this association;

（14） Deciding on other significant matters.

Article 27: The term of the board of directors is 5 years. If it is necessary to advance or postpone the election due to special circumstances, it must be approved by the board of directors, reviewed and approved by the party building leadership authority, and then submitted to the registration management authority for approval. The maximum extension of the election shall not exceed one year.

Article 28: A meeting of the board of directors must be attended by more than two-thirds of the directors in order to be convened, and its resolutions must be passed by more than two-thirds of the attending directors in order to take effect.

If a director fails to attend the board meeting three times, they will automatically lose their qualification as a director.

Article 29: The executive directors shall be elected by the board of directors through anonymous voting.

The person in charge is elected by the board of directors through anonymous voting from the executive directors.

The dismissal of executive directors and responsible persons shall be approved by a vote of more than two-thirds of the attending directors.

Article 30: When electing executive directors and responsible persons, the elected personnel shall be determined based on the number of votes received, but the number of votes received shall not be less than 2/3 of the total number of votes.

Article 31: The board of directors shall convene at least one meeting per year, and in special circumstances, it may be convened through communication. The communication conference shall not decide on the adjustment of the person in charge.

Article 32: If the chairman or one-fifth of the directors propose, an extraordinary meeting of the board of directors shall be convened.

The chairman is unable to preside over temporary council meetings, and the proposer shall elect a responsible person of the association to preside over the meeting.

Section 3 Executive Council

Article 33: This association shall establish a standing council. The executive directors are elected from among the directors, with a number of 11-40 and not exceeding one-third of the total number of directors. During the period when the Council is not in session, the Executive Council exercises the powers of the Council in items 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 and is responsible to the Council.

The term of office of the Executive Council is the same as that of the Council, and it is replaced at the same time as the Council.

A meeting of the executive council must be attended by more than two-thirds of the executive directors in order to be convened, and its resolutions must be passed by more than two-thirds of the attending executive directors in order to take effect.

If the executive director fails to attend the executive council meeting four times, he/she will automatically lose his/her qualification as an executive director.

Article 34: The Standing Council shall convene at least one meeting every six months, and in special circumstances, it may be convened through communication.

Article 35: Upon the proposal of the President or more than one-third of the executive directors, an extraordinary executive council meeting shall be convened. The chairman cannot preside over the temporary executive council meeting, and the proposer shall elect one person in charge of the association to preside over the meeting.

Section 4: Responsible Person

Article 36: The person in charge of this association includes one president, 3-7 vice presidents, and one secretary-general.

The person in charge of this association shall meet the following conditions:

（1） Adhere to the leadership of the CPC, support socialism with Chinese characteristics, resolutely implement the Party's line, principles and policies, and have good political quality;

（2） Adhere to laws and regulations, be diligent and responsible, and have a good personal social credit record;

（3） Having corresponding professional knowledge, experience, and abilities, familiar with industry situations, and having a significant impact in the business field of this association;

（4） Physically healthy, able to fulfill responsibilities normally, aged no more than 70 years old, with the Secretary General as a full-time staff member;

（5） Having full capacity for civil conduct;

（6） Be able to faithfully and diligently fulfill their duties, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the association and its members;

（7） Other situations where one is not allowed to serve without legal regulations or national policies.

The president and secretary-general shall not concurrently serve as the president and secretary-general of other social organizations. The president and secretary-general shall not be concurrently held by the same person and shall not come from the same member unit.

Article 37: The term of office of the head of this association shall be the same as that of the board of directors, and shall not exceed two consecutive terms.

Article 38: The President shall be the legal representative of this association.

Due to special circumstances, with the recommendation of the President and the approval of the Council, and after being reviewed and approved by the Party building leadership authority and the registration management authority, the Vice President or Secretary General may serve as the legal representative.

The legal representative signs important documents on behalf of the association.

The legal representative of this association shall not concurrently serve as the legal representative of any other association.

Article 39: After the person in charge who serves as the legal representative is dismissed or stepped down, they shall no longer perform the duties of the legal representative of this association. Within 20 days after his/her dismissal or resignation, this association shall report to the party building leadership for review and approval, and then handle the change registration with the registration management authority.

If the original legal representative fails to cooperate in handling the registration of the change of legal representative, this association may, based on the resolution of the board of directors approving the change, apply for registration of the change to the registration management authority after being reviewed and approved by the party building leadership authority.

Article 40: The President shall perform the following duties:

（1） Convene and preside over the Council and Executive Council;

（2） Check the implementation of resolutions of the general meeting, board of directors, and executive council;

（3） Report work to the General Assembly, Council, and Executive Council;

The president shall report to the council on his/her work every year. When unable to perform duties, a vice president shall be appointed by the committee or elected by the board of directors or executive committee to perform duties on behalf of the committee.

Article 41: The Vice President and Secretary General shall assist the President in carrying out his work. The Secretary General shall exercise the following duties:

（1） Coordinate the work of various institutions;

（2） Lead the daily work of the office;

（3） Nominate the Deputy Secretary General and the main responsible persons of the affiliated institutions, and submit them to the Council or Executive Council for decision;

（4） Deciding on the employment of full-time staff;

（5） Draft annual work reports and plans, and submit them to the board of directors or executive council for review;

（6） Draft annual financial budgets and final accounts reports, and submit them to the board of directors or executive council for review;

（7） Develop internal management systems and submit them to the board of directors or executive board for approval;

（8） Handle other daily affairs.

Article 42: The general meeting of members, the board of directors, and the executive board of directors shall prepare meeting minutes. If a resolution is formed, a written resolution shall be made and signed by the attending members. Meeting minutes and resolutions should be communicated to members in an appropriate manner or kept for record, and kept for at least 10 years.

The election results of directors, executive directors, and responsible persons must be submitted to the Party building leadership for review within 20 days. Upon approval, they shall be filed with the registration management authority and reported to members or kept for future reference.

Section 5: Supervisory Board

Article 43: This association shall establish a board of supervisors, whose term of office shall be the same as that of the directors, and they may be re elected upon expiration. The supervisory board is composed of 5 supervisors. The supervisory board shall appoint one chairman, who shall be elected by the supervisory board. The age of the chairman of the board of supervisors shall not exceed 70 years old, and shall not be re elected for more than 2 consecutive terms.

We accept and support the supervision and guidance of appointed supervisors.

Article 44 Election and removal of supervisors:

（1） Elected by the general meeting of members;

（2） The dismissal of supervisors shall be carried out in accordance with their election procedures.

Article 45: The person in charge, directors, executive directors, and financial management personnel of this association shall not concurrently serve as supervisors.

Article 46: The board of supervisors shall exercise the following powers:

（1） Attend council and executive council meetings and raise questions or suggestions on resolution matters;

（2） Supervise the performance of duties by directors, executive directors, and responsible persons of the association, and make recommendations for the dismissal of individuals who seriously violate the association's articles of association or resolutions of the general meeting of members;

（3） Check the financial reports of our association, report the work of the supervisory board to the general meeting of members, and make proposals;

（4） Require responsible persons, directors, executive directors, and financial management personnel to promptly correct any behavior that harms the interests of the association;

（5） Report the problems in the work of our association to the Party building leadership organs, industry management departments, registration management organs, and tax and accounting supervisory departments;

（6） Decide on other matters that should be reviewed by the supervisory board.

The supervisory board shall hold at least one meeting every six months. The meeting of the board of supervisors must be attended by more than 2/3 of the supervisors in order to be convened, and its resolution must be passed by more than 1/2 of the attending supervisors in order to be valid.

Article 47: Supervisors shall comply with relevant laws, regulations, and the articles of association of this association, and faithfully and diligently perform their duties.

Article 48: The board of supervisors may investigate the activities carried out by this association; If necessary, accounting firms can be hired to assist with their work. The necessary expenses for the supervisory board to exercise its powers shall be borne by this committee.

Section 6: Branches and Representative Offices

Article 49: Within the purpose and scope of business stipulated in this Articles of Association, the Association shall establish branch offices and representative offices as needed for work. The branch offices and representative offices of this association are an integral part of this association and do not have legal personality. They shall not formulate separate articles of association or issue any form of registration certificate. They shall carry out activities and develop members within the scope authorized by this association, and the legal responsibility shall be borne by this association.

Branches and representative offices shall use the standardized full name with the name of the association when carrying out activities, and shall not exceed the business scope of the association.

Article 50: This association shall not establish regional branches, nor shall it establish branches or representative offices under its branches or representative offices.

Article 51: The names of the branches and representative offices of this association shall not be named after the names of various legal entities, nor shall they be prefixed with the words "China", "China", "National", "Country", etc., and shall end with the words "Branch", "Professional Committee", "Working Committee", "Special Fund Management Committee", "Representative Office", "Office", etc.

Article 52: The person in charge of a branch or representative office shall not exceed the age of 70 and shall serve no more than two consecutive terms.

Article 53: The finances of branch offices and representative offices must be included in the unified management of the statutory accounts of this association.

Article 54: This association shall submit the relevant information of its branch offices and representative offices to the registration and management authority in the annual work report. At the same time, timely disclose relevant information to the society and consciously accept social supervision.

Section 7 Internal Management System and Conflict Resolution Mechanism

Article 55: This association shall establish various internal management systems and improve relevant management regulations. Establish relevant systems and documents such as the "Membership Management Measures", "Membership Fee Management Measures", "Council Election Regulations", "Membership Assembly Election Regulations", "Branch Management Measures", etc.

Article 56: This association shall establish and improve internal management systems for certificates, seals, archives, documents, etc., and shall properly keep the above-mentioned items and materials in the association's premises. No unit or individual shall illegally occupy them. When management personnel transfer or resign, they must complete the handover procedures with the receiving personnel.

Article 57: When the certificate or seal of this association is lost, with the approval of more than 2/3 of the board of directors, a statement of loss shall be published in a publicly released newspaper, and an application for reissuance or engraving may be made to the registration management authority. If it is illegally occupied by an individual, it should be demanded to be returned through legal means.

Article 58: This association shall establish mechanisms for democratic consultation and internal conflict resolution. If internal conflicts cannot be resolved through negotiation, they can be resolved through mediation, litigation, and other means in accordance with the law.

Chapter 5 Principles of Asset Management and Use

Article 59: The income sources of this association are:

（1） Membership fee;

（2） Donation;

（3） Government funding;

（4） Revenue from activities and services conducted within the approved business scope;

（5） Interest;

（6） Other legitimate income.

Article 60: This association shall collect membership fees in accordance with relevant national regulations.

Article 61: Except for reasonable expenses related to this association, all income of this association shall be used for the business scope and non-profit undertakings stipulated in this articles of association.

Article 62: This association shall implement the Accounting System for Non Profit Organizations, establish strict financial management systems, and ensure that accounting information is legal, true, accurate, and complete.

Article 63: This association shall employ accounting personnel with professional qualifications. Accountants are not allowed to concurrently serve as cashiers. Accounting personnel must conduct accounting calculations and implement accounting supervision. When accounting personnel are transferred or resign, they must complete the handover procedures with the receiving personnel.

Article 64: The asset management of this association must comply with the financial management system stipulated by the state and accept supervision from the general meeting of members and relevant departments. If the source of assets belongs to state appropriations or social donations or subsidies, they must be subject to supervision by audit institutions and relevant information must be disclosed to the society in an appropriate manner.

Article 65: The allocation and disposal of major assets of this association shall be subject to deliberation by the general meeting of members or the board of directors or executive council.

Article 66: If the resolutions of the board of directors or executive council violate laws, regulations, or articles of association, resulting in losses to social organizations, the participating directors or executive directors shall bear responsibility. But if it is proven that the director or executive director opposed the vote and recorded it in the meeting minutes, they may be exempted from responsibility.

Article 67: Before the election or replacement of the legal representative of this association, a financial audit must be conducted.

During the term of office of the legal representative, if the association violates the Regulations on the Administration of Registration of Social Organizations and this Articles of Association, the legal representative shall bear relevant responsibilities. If the legal representative's dereliction of duty leads to illegal activities or property losses of social organizations, the legal representative shall bear personal responsibility.

Article 68: All assets and their appreciation of this association shall be owned by this association, and no unit or individual shall embezzle, privately divide or misappropriate them, nor distribute them among members.

Chapter 6 Information Disclosure and Credit Commitment

Article 69: In accordance with relevant policies and regulations, this association shall fulfill the obligation of information disclosure, establish an information disclosure system, timely disclose annual work reports, reports issued by third-party organizations, membership fee income and expenditure, and other information deemed necessary by the management committee to members, and timely disclose registration matters, articles of association, organizational structure, donation acceptance, credit commitments, government transfer or commission matters, service provision matters, and operation information to the society.

We will establish a system of press spokespersons, and with the approval of the Council or Executive Council, appoint or designate one person in charge as the press spokesperson to proactively respond to social concerns through regular or irregular press conferences, briefings, interviews, and other forms regarding important activities, major events, or hot issues of our organization. The content of news releases should be reviewed and approved by the legal representative or main person in charge of this association to ensure the correct direction of public opinion.

Article 70: This association shall establish an annual reporting system, and the content of the annual report shall be promptly disclosed to the public and subject to public supervision.

Article 71: This association will focus on establishing a credit commitment system around service content, service methods, service recipients, and fee standards, and publicly disclose the content of credit commitments to the society.

Chapter 7 Procedure for Amending the Articles of Association

Article 72: Any amendment to the articles of association of this association shall be approved by the board of directors and submitted to the general meeting of members for review.

Article 73: The amended articles of association of this association shall be submitted to the party building leadership for review after being approved by more than two-thirds of the members present at the general meeting. Upon approval, they shall be submitted to the registration management authority for approval within 30 days.

Chapter 8 Termination Procedure and Property Disposal after Termination

Article 74: The motion to terminate this association shall be proposed by the board of directors or the executive board and submitted to the general meeting of members for voting and approval.

Article 75: Prior to the termination of this association, a liquidation organization shall be established in accordance with the law to clear debts and settle any outstanding matters. During the liquidation period, no activities other than liquidation shall be carried out.

Article 76: This association shall be terminated upon completion of the cancellation registration procedures by the registration management authority.

Article 77: The remaining assets after the termination of this association shall be used for the development of undertakings related to the purpose of this association or donated to social organizations with similar purposes in accordance with relevant national regulations under the supervision of the party building leadership and registration management authorities.

Chapter 9 Supplementary Provisions

Article 78: This Articles of Association was passed by the 5th General Meeting of Members on November 7, 2021.

Article 79: The interpretation of this Articles of Association belongs to the Council of this Association.

Article 80: This Articles of Association shall come into effect from the date of approval by the registration and management authority.