本文探究并梳理菲律宾华人商会的发展轨迹、法律界定及组织类型,从历史和现实两个维度挖掘菲律宾华人商会参与“海丝”建设的价值功能。研究发现菲律宾华人商会的发展经历西班牙殖民时期、美国殖民时期、二战后期、20世纪90年代中后期及当前“一带一路”倡议时期等几个阶段,其组织类型可分为九种,通常实行登记或认可两种法律管理制度。菲律宾华人商会的价值主张与其组织属性息息相关,进一步延伸出经济交流平台和民间往来纽带功能,在“海丝”建设中发挥积极作用,具体表现为:深化经贸合作,融入“一带一路”;营造政策环境,增进战略互信;促进人文往来,夯实民意基础。
This paper investigates the development,legal definition and organizational types of the Philippine Chinese chamber of commerce. At the same time,it explores the value and function of the Philippine Chinese chamber of commerce in the construction of the “21st-century Martime Silk Road” from both historical and practical dimensions. The study finds that the development of the Philippine Chinese chamber of commerce has gone through several stages,including the Spanish colonial period,the American colonial period,the late World War II period,the mid-to-late-1990s and the current “Belt and Road” initiative period. Moreover,there are nine types of organizations,which are usually governed by two legal systems:registration and accreditation. The value proposition of the Philippine Chinese chamber of commerce is closely related to its organizational attributes,which further extends the functions for building economic exchange platform and bridges to connect people. In conclusion,the Philippines Chinese Chamber of Commerce has an active impact in the construction of the “21st-century Martime Silk Road”,which specifically manifested in these three aspects:deepening economic and trade cooperation and integrating into “the Belt and Road”;creating a policy environment and enhancing strategic mutual trust;promoting cultural exchanges and consolidating the foundation of public opinion.
Keywords: | Chinese Businessmen21st Century Maritime Silk RoadThe Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce |