Beijing Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment was established in 1989. The aim and main tasks are as followed: in accordance with the national policies of opening to the outside world and laws and regulations encouraging foreign investment, strive to provide all-around services for member units and Chinese and foreign investors, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of members and promote the contact, understanding and cooperation among members and between members and government. Adhering to the principle of democratic centralism, the Association aims to make it a bridge and link between members and government and adviser and helper for the prosperity and healthy development of members. The Association improves the investment environment in Beijing, promotes the contact and cooperation between members and government, safeguards the legitimate rights and interests of foreign funded enterprises and both Chinese and foreign investors, assists member units to conduct international economic cooperation and enterprise production and management, and also has established a comprehensive service network for foreign funded enterprises and investors.