China Chapter Report 2007

= China Local Chapter =
 * Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007
 * Contact name: Gao Ang

Key Accomplishments

 * Held regular meeting of OSGeo China chapter.
 * Put forward the activities of OSGeo China such as giving lectures for the Chinese University students.
 * Modify GRASS commands for data processing and analysis to C-API functions.
 * Build another GRASS GUI for Linux and Windows based on QT using C-APIs, similar to QGIS and ArcMAP.
 * Research and analysis Ingres database and try to enhance spatial extension.
 * Start open source project JavaPWS to implement the OGC-WPS Specification.
 * Publish three articles about Open Source GIS at  magazine in Chinese.
 * Google Group Mail List for OSGeo China Members.

Areas for Improvement

 * We should organize open party for the technical discussion.
 * We should introduce OSGeo in more areas as meetings, magazines and events.
 * We should contact with other Asia countries related with OSGeo.
 * Add useful content to OSGeo China website.

Opportunities to Help

 * We are looking for more opportunities for cooperate and communication.
 * Encourage more people to join the OSGeo China mailing lists.
 * Make contribution for the local open source project related with GIS.

Outlook for 2008

 * Improve our presence in China, especially during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
 * Formalize the OSGeo China Local Chapter.
 * Publish more articles in magazines related with Free GIS.
 * Make plans to give lectures for the university student.