| China Communications Standards Association | |
| Trade Name: | CCSA (2002-present) |
| Type: | Standards organization |
| Foundation: | December 18, 2002 |
| Founder: | Chinese Ministry of Information Industry |
| Location: | China |
The China Communications Standards Association (CCSA) is a Chinese professional standards organization with the responsibility for developing communications technology standards. The organization was founded on 18 December 2002, by the Chinese Ministry of Information Industry.[1]
The CCSA participates in standards development internationally. In 2004 it became an organizational partner of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP);[2] it is an organizational partner of 3GPP's rival standards body 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2);[1] in 2011 it signed a collaboration agreement with the IEEE;[3] and it is recognized by and participates in the standardization activities of the International Telecommunication Union.