Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Los Angeles Honors 17 Outstanding Youths on Youth Day

2026/10/01



LOS ANGELES — The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Greater Los Angeles (CCBA-LA) hosted the Southern California Chinese Community Youth Day Celebration and Outstanding Youth Awards Ceremony on the 22nd at Golden Dragon Restaurant in Chinatown. Drawing over 300 community leaders and distinguished guests, the event honored 17 outstanding young professionals across medicine, education, business, technology, and public service, highlighting the achievements and multifaceted impact of the next generation.

Dignitaries in attendance included Deputy Director General Ling-Hsin Chen of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO-LA); U.S. Representative Judy Chu; California State Assemblymember Mike Fong; Culture Center of TECO-LA Deputy Director Kai-Ming Huang; Monterey Park Mayor Jose Sanchez; and San Gabriel City Councilmember John Wu. They joined CCBA leaders—President Tsak-Ying Nip, Vice President Pak-Tin Chu, Supervisory Board Chairman and Youth Day Planning Committee Director Li-Ching Chang, and Vice Chairman Kwok-Fai Leung—in extending their congratulations.

The 17 honorees recognized this year are:

  • Ming-Ju Hsieh (National Taiwan University Alumni Association of Southern California)

  • Chien-Yuan Wang (Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations Southwestern U.S. Office)

  • Ya-Liang Chang (NTU Alumni Association of Southern California Youth Group)

  • Wei-Kang Chen (Global Federation of Chinese Business Women Southern California Chapter)

  • Yi-Wei Chen (Joint Alumni Association of Chinese Universities and Colleges in Southern California)

  • Chih-Wei Kuo (Global Federation of Chinese Business Women Greater Los Angeles Chapter)

  • Tien-Ching Huang (Greater Los Angeles Taiwan Hakka Association)

  • Wing-Wai Tam (Chiu Lun Association)

  • Hung-Sheng Sheng (California Hakka Association)

  • Mei-Ling Chen (Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School Alumni Association of Southern California)

  • Alan Hung (Orange County Chinese Lions Club)

  • Shuo-Ju Li (NTU Alumni Association of Southern California Youth Group)

  • Wendy Wang (Guangfu Association)

  • Wen-Hui Lien (Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles)

  • Ching-Jui Ma (Chinese Dance Association)

  • Kwok-Cheung Wong (Wong Family Benevolent Association & Chinatown Service Center)

  • Tzu-Hao Fu (Taiwan Benevolent Association of California)

In his opening remarks, CCBA President Tsak-Ying Nip praised the recipients for their exceptional work across diverse fields, emphasizing that their recognition is well deserved. He noted that CCBA has long organized Youth Day honors to inspire younger generations to pursue academic excellence, serve their communities, and uphold the legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, thereby strengthening cohesion and cultural continuity within the overseas Chinese community.

TECO-LA Deputy Director General Ling-Hsin Chen highlighted CCBA's longstanding tradition of commemorating historical trailblazers while recognizing modern youth leadership. He observed that many of this year's honorees were born or raised in the United States, successfully making their mark in mainstream society while maintaining deep ties to their cultural heritage—reflecting the confidence and resilience of a bicultural generation.

The evening also featured live cultural performances and a raffle, highlighted by a grand prize of round-trip airline tickets sponsored by China Airlines, closing out the celebration on an energetic and festive note.