The Portuguese-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC) was founded in 1978 to promote economic and commercial relations between Portugal and China. It is a non-profit organization with over 300 associated companies represented on its governing bodies. CCILC has offices in Lisbon and Macao. It was the first European organization to promote business with China by organizing missions and providing useful information and support services to help associated companies operate more efficiently in both countries.