Chinese Musicians' Association

The Chinese Musicians Association (Chinese: 中国音乐家协会; pinyin: Zhōngguó Yīnyuèjiā Xiéhuì; abbreviated CMA) is China's largest and most important musical organization.

It was established in July 1949 by the Chinese Communist Party[1] and, as of 2020, has more than 15,600 individual members.

[1] According to its website, the association's responsibilities include "contact, coordination, and service".

In political terms, the organization serves as "a bridge and bond between the Party and government and the music industry.

The CMA maintains nine specialized committees and a number of secondary academic societies.