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Chinese Liberal Democrats: creating a bridge between the UK Chinese community and the Liberal Democrats

The Chinese Liberal Democrats, patrons Lord Paddy Ashdown and Sir Menzies Campbell, is an associated organisation of the Liberal Democrat Party.

It was launched at a fringe event at the Liberal Democrat Federal Conference in Brighton on 17 September 2006. The event was well attended by a wide range of party members interested to explore ways of reaching out to the Chinese community in the UK and to establish closer links with China.

Norman Lamb MP was Guest of honour and the Panel of speakers Linda Chung, Cllr Sam Li, Merlene Toh Emerson and Paul Bensilum spoke about the reasons for establishing the grouping, its aims and purpose and its role within the Party.

Chinese Lib Dems conduct Survey on Census 2011 at annual Dragon Boat Race Sun 28th Jun 2009 For the third year running, the Chinese Lib Dems set up a stall at the annual Dragon Boat Race at the Royal Albert Docks and joined in the festivities to raise funds for various Chinese community charities. It was also an opportunity to fly the Lib Dem flag and race as the 'Democracy Dragons' alongside about 40 other boats including teams from the Chinese Embassy, Hongkong University Alumni and the British Chinese Group. At the drums this year was Farid Ahmed, Parliamentary Candidate for Walthamstowe who set the pace for the 16 rowers. Lib Dem Cllr Faruque Ansari, Mayor of Camden also attended the event as one of the VIP guests.

Should Strangers be turned into Citizens? Tue 5th May 2009 Thousands of people, both British and non British turned up in Trafalgar Square on bank holiday Monday for the 'Strangers into Citizens' rally. On this issue, those from various faith groups, trade unionists as well as politicians were agreed, undocumented workers are valuable to our British economy and should be given respect and protection under the law.

Calling all Women and ethnic minorities - Your Local Council Needs You! Sun 12th Apr 2009 Do you have an interest in local issues and would you like to make a difference in your community? Do you think you have the skills and commitment to make changes and be a champion for your area? If so, find out more about how you can get involved and become a Candidate in future local Council elections.

BC Project takes on Chinatown Mon 23rd Mar 2009 Chinese Lib Dems are firm supporters of the BC Project and joined in the Action Day last Sunday 22 March in London's Chinatown. Merlene Emerson, PPC for Hammersmith was there with representatives from other parties to help man the stall set up to encourage members of the Chinese community to register to vote for the coming Euro elections in June this year.

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