The International Chinese Communication Association (ICCA) was founded in 1990 as a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Chinese communication studies. Originally established as the Chinese Communication Association (CCA), it has served for over three decades as a vital academic hub for scholars studying Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and the global Chinese community. A cornerstone of the association’s history is its consistent presence at major international academic gatherings; the ICCA regularly organizes dedicated conference sessions and business meetings in conjunction with the International Communication Association (ICA), the National Communication Association (NCA), and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).

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Beyond these annual global meetings, the ICCA has successfully convened numerous independent conventions and forums to deepen scholarly exchange within the region. Notable independent conferences include the 2007 symposium in Beijing, and multiple conventions held in Shanghai (including the 2009 and 2010 Global Communication Forums, and the 2013 conference on Communication and Social Transformation). Through these diverse venues—ranging from North American academic hubs to major cities in Greater China—the ICCA continues to connect active members from universities worldwide, fostering a truly global network of communication scholarship.