To promote knowledge and appreciation of classical Chinese culture, art, philosophy and history, so as to help the general public better understand the social, economic and political development of Chinese-speaking regions worldwide and thereby to foster closer and more meaningful communication between the peoples of these regions and Europe.
To establish strong links with the resident Chinese community and encourage members of the younger generation in particular to discover, respect and preserve their cultural heritage so that they may render a positive contribution to the ethnic integrity of their own community as well as the cultural diversity of the wider community.
To create and sustain, at regional, national and international levels, a diverse programme of cultural, artistic and scholarly activities, links and exchanges to the above ends.