Overseas Chinese Affairs Office

The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (OCAO) is a Chinese government agency responsible for managing and supporting the interests of Chinese nationals living abroad and people of Chinese descent worldwide. Its roles include fostering cultural connections, providing assistance, coordinating diaspora activities, and promoting China's policies among overseas Chinese communities. The office also acts as a liaison to maintain the relationship between China and its global diaspora, aiming to strengthen national unity, cultural ties, and influence abroad. It operates under China's State Council and works closely with Chinese diplomatic missions to serve the interests of overseas Chinese populations.