2026 ICCA–ICA Reception Draws Global Scholars in Cape Town and Honors Founding President Chin-Chuan Lee Cape Town, South Africa – June 5, 2026 The 2026 International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA)–International Communication Association (ICA) Reception was held successfully on June 5 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, attracting an estimated 200–300 scholars from around the world in a vibrant celebration of academic excellence, international collabora

What a meaningful and memorable evening at the 2026 ICCA-ICA Reception in Cape Town. This year’s reception brought together more than one hundred colleagues, friends, and members of the ICCA community. We were especially honored to welcome at least four ICA Presidents, including the current ICA President, Dr. Thomas Hanitzsch, who joined us for this special gathering. The evening was not only a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new colleagues, but a

Dear ICCAers, You are cordially invited to join the ICCA Reception at ICA 2026 in Cape Town. International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA) Reception at ICA 2026 Date and Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM Venue: Hall 8.2 (Level 2), Cape Town International Convention Centre Building 2 (Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001) Chair: Trisha T. C. Lin, ICCA President (Distinguished Professor, College of Communication, National Chengchi University)

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 ICCA Award Recipients! We are delighted to extend warmest congratulations to this year’s distinguished award recipients. Their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, service, and scholarly leadership have greatly enriched the field of Chinese communication studies and the ICCA community. 🏆 ICCA Lifetime Achievement Award： Dr. Ran Wei Chair Professor in Communication, Department of Communication Studies; Associate Dean (Research and D

In Mourning of Professor Chin-Chuan Lee: A Grand Master Who Brought Chinese Communication Research onto the International Stage By Trisha Lin (ICCA President) The International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA) deeply mourns the passing of its founding president, Professor Chin-Chuan Lee, in April 2026. Since the 1980s, Professor Lee had long been deeply engaged in international communication research, and in 1990 he established this association (Chinese Communication

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Zhang Hui (Associate Professor, Bridgewater State University (Co-coordinator of Sustainability Program)) is the newly appointed ICCA Treasurer. Dr. Zhang (PhD., Colorado State University) is an associate professor in the Department of Communication, where she teaches dynamic public relations courses. She also instructs in intercultural communication and communication research, bringing cutting-edge insights and practical knowledge to the cl