The China Computer Federation (CCF) is a

professional body A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to advocacy, further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that professio ...

and

learned society A learned society (; also learned academy, scholarly society, or academic association) is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline, profession, or a group of related disciplines such as the arts and science. Membership m ...

in the field of

computer science Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines (includi ...

in China. It was created under the name "Computer Professional Committee of China Electronics Society" () in June 1962. As of 2019, it has 36 specialized committees, 12 working committees and 32 local member activity centers.

History

The China Computer Federation was established in 1962 in China for the purpose of providing services for the academic and professional development of professionals in the field of

, promoting the application of academic progress and technological achievements, conducting academic evaluation and leading the academic direction, promoting the exchange and interaction of technology and industrial applications, and recognizing and commending individuals, enterprises and units with outstanding achievements in academic and technological fields. It was forced to close between 1966 and 1979 during the ten-year

Cultural Revolution The Cultural Revolution, formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a sociopolitical movement in the People's Republic of China (PRC) launched by Mao Zedong in 1966, and lasting until his death in 1976. Its stated goa ...

. In January 1979 it was renamed "Computer Society of Chinese Society of Electronics" (). In March 1985 its name was changed to "China Computer Federation".

Scientific publishing

* ''Communication of China Computer Society''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:China Computer Federation Computer science institutes in China Scientific organizations established in 1962 Organizations based in Beijing 1962 establishments in China