Approved by the higher party Committee. According to the website of Fuzhou Putian Chamber of Commerce, the establishment of the party branch of the association needs the approval of the higher-level party Committee. The establishment of the party branch is mainly based on units and regions, and the main way is to form it separately. Enterprises, rural areas, institutions, schools, scientific research institutes, communities, social organizations, companies (middle) of the People's Liberation Army and the armed police force and other grass-roots units, where there are more than three people in party member, shall set up a party branch. Units with less than 3 people in party member shall establish joint party branches in accordance with the principles of geographical proximity, similar industries, moderate scale and easy management.