[news.announce.conferences] Conference in Beijing, CHINA

zj@lfcs.ed.ac.uk (Zhao Ji) (12/13/88)

                       CALL PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION

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    The Third Pan Pacific Computer Conference on Information Technology:
              Advancement, Productivity and International Cooperation

                     August 16-19, 1989,  Beijing,  CHINA
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Sponsored by:

CCF (Chinese Computer Federation)
CIE-CEAS (Computer Engineering and Application Society of Chinese Institute
          of Electronics)

Co-sponsored by:

IFIP   (International Federation for Information Processing)
NNSFC  (National Natual Science Foundation of China)
CICCST (China International Conference Center for Science and Technology)
IPSJ   (Information Processing Society of Japan)
SCS    (Singapore Computer Society)
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INTRODUCTION

The Third PPCC provides an international forum for the exchange of ideas and
experiences by computer professionals and managers of the Pacific Basin
countries and districts.

The PPCC is organized every two years in the Pacific Basin. The past two
conferences were held in Melbourne in 1985, and in Singapore in 1987.
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TOPICS (but not limited to)

* Computer Architecture and System Design
* Communications and Networks
* Office Automation
* CAD/CAM, CIM
* Management Information Systems
* Database Systems
* Software Engineering and Firmware Engineering
* Artificial Intelligence
* Computer Graphics
* IT Management
* Decision Support Systems
* Computer Applications
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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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            Morning           Afternoon          Evening
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AUG. 15:                      Registration       Registration
Aug. 16:    Opening Session   Conference         Reception
Aug. 17:    Conference        Conference
Aug. 18:    Conference        Conference         Banquet
Aug. 19:    Technical Visit   Technical Visit

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Chairman:  Chen Liwei, Beijing University,  CHINA

Members :
   Chen Bingcong, North China Institute of Computing Technology, CHINA
   Ding Diqing,   State Economic Information Center, CHINA
   Herbert Halbrecht, Halbrecht Associates, Inc., USA
   Perce W. Harpham,  Progeni Holding Ltd., NEW ZEALAND
   He Chengwu,    East China Institute of Computing Technology, CHINA
   H. R. Hwa,     University of Sydney,  AUSTRALIA
   Shoichi Noguchi,   Tohoku University,  JAPAN
   Qian Shixiang, Beijing Aeronautics & Astronautics University, CHINA
   Sa Shixuan,    People's University of China, CHINA
   Sun Qiangnan,  Beijing Information Technology Institute, CHINA
   Sun Zhongxiu,  Nanjing University,  CHINA
   Tan Kok Phuang,National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE
   Tang Zesheng,  Tsinghua University,  CHINA
   Wang Huitong,  North China Institute of Computing Technology, CHINA
   Xie Zhiliang,  Shanghai Jiao Tong University,  CHINA
   Yang Fuqing,   Beijing University,  CHINA
   Yu Shiqi,      Beijing Institute of Data Processing Technology, CHINA
   Zhong Cuihao,  Institute of Software, Academia Sinica,  CHINA
   Zhou Xiling,   Beijing Information Technology Institute, CHINA
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PAPER SUBMISSION

Four copies of double-spaced manuscript in English of up to 5000 words
should be submitted by January 15, 1989 to

          Professor CHEN Bingcong
          PPCC-3 Program Committee
          North China Institute of Computing Technology
          P.O. Box 619,  Beijing,  CHINA
          (Telex: 222630 NCI CN,  Fax: +86 1 2018902 )

Papers should be clearly typed in A4 sheets. Each copy must have a title page
containing the title of the paper, the names, affiliations and address of the
authors. The principal author should provide his/her telephone, telex and fax
numbers. (if available)
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IMPORTANT DATES

Paper due:                               January 15, 1989
Notification of Acceptance:              March 5, 1989
Final version, camera-ready Copy due:    May 5, 1989
Deadline for registration, reservation
     of hotel and post conference tour:  May 31, 1989
Conference:                              August 16-19, 1989
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CONFERENCE VENUE:  Beijing Science Hall (same campus with Friendship Hotel)
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CONFERENCE WORKING LANGUAGE:  English
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CORRESPONDENCE

Questions about paper submission and technical program, please contact:

          Ms. Xiao Lianhua
          PPCC-3 Secretariat
	  c/o Institute of Software, Academia Sinica
          P.O. Box 8718, Beijing,  CHINA
          (Telex:  222655 ISCAS CN )

Questions about hotel reservation, tour arrangement and payment, contact:

          Mr. Cao Yue
	  PPCC-3 Secretariat
	  China International Conference Center for Science and Technology
 	  Friendship Hotel, Beijing 100086,  CHINA
          (Telex:  222337 ICCST CN,  Fax: +86 1 898116)
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REGISTRATION FEE

Regular Fee:          US$ 300 (350*)
Student Fee:          US$ 150 (175*)
                      US$ 100 (125*)    -- without Proceedings & Banquet
Accompanying person:  US$ 200 (230*)
                               * After June 1, 1989

For delegate, the registration fee covers full particitation in the conference,
admission to the Exhibition, reception, banquet, teabreaks and a copy of
Proceedings. For accompanying person, the registration fee covers reception,
banquet and 4-days accompanying persons' sightseeing program.
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ACCOMMODATIONS

Friendship Hotel, which is in the same campus with the conference venue.
All rooms have a private bath, air control, color TV, and telephone.

Single room:  US$ 50
Double room:  US$ 35/person
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TOUR TO GREAT WALL AND MING TOMBS

On Aug.20, a one-day tour are arranged, the cost is US$45 (lunch included)
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POST CONFERENCE TOUR (7 DAYS )

Tour route and fare are as follows:
           Beijing-->Xi'an-->Guilin-->Guangzhou-->(exit to) Hong Kong

Aug. 21    Beijing --> Xi'an by plane
Aug. 22    Xi'an
Aug. 23    Xi'an --> Guilin by plane
Aug. 24    Guilin
Aug. 25    Guilin -->Guangzhou by plane
Aug. 26    Guangzhou
Aug. 27    Exit to Hong Kong (arrive at Hong Kong in the afternoon)

Fare:  US$ 890/person (twin sharing),  US$ 1100 (single occupancy)

Notes: 1. Tour fare includes inter-city transportation, hotel and full meal in
          each city, and a ticket from Guangzhou to Hong Kong.
       2. Tour may be canceled, if less than ten persons are gathered for it.
       3. All arrangement will be guaranteed only for those whose tour fares
          are received before May 31, 1989
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ARRIVAL IN BEIJING

Taxis are always available at the Capital Airport. To Friendship Hotel,
it costs about RMB75 (US$20), which would be paid by yourself.
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