China National Committee on Ageing (CNCA), as the secretariat of CNWCA, is mandated to:

1. Implement the decisions of CNWCA.

2. Conduct researches the development strategies, policies and plans of the nation-wide work on ageing, and work out the methods of implementation.

3. Supervise and monitor the implementation of decisions of CNWCA by relevant departments and local governments, and report to CNWCA.

4. Be responsible for the liaison and coordination work with all members.

5. Conduct investigation and researches; collect and compile the information concerning the work on ageing, promote the exchanges of good practices on ageing.

6. Accomplish other assignments by CNWCA.