It is officially affiliated with the National Communication Association , the largest communication association in the world, and a member of the International Federation of Communication Associations . The ACCS will co-sponsor 2001 annual convention of the Chinese Communication Society in Hong Kong.
Members are active scholars, teachers, students and professionals in the communication field.
It is published biannually in May and November and mailed to all members. All paid members are included in an e-mail distribution list for official announcements. This list is updated regularly by the President based on the membership information provided by the Secretary. The Association was founded in 1991 by Dr. Guo-Ming Chen from the University of Rhode Island. ACCS provides an intellectual outlet and support network for individuals who are interested in Chinese communication studies.