China Federation of Literary and Art Circles

China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC ), established in July 1949, is a Chinese people's organization composed of nationwide associations of writers and artists. CFLAC is one of the founders of CPPCC (Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference). CFLAC includes artist associations which are involved in such activities as academic studies and discussion, performances, exhibitions, and competitions. Branches China Artists Association China Film Association Chinese Musicians Association China Television Artists Association China Writers Association China Theatre Association China Calligraphers Association Presidents of the Federation Tie Ning 2016–present Sun Jiazheng 2006–2016 Zhou Weizhi 1996–2006 Cao Yu 1988–1996 Zhou Yang 1979–1988 Guo Moruo 1960–1979 Vice-president: Mao Dun, Zhou Yang, Mei Lanfang, Ba Jin, Xia Yan, Cai Chusheng, Lao She, Xu Guangping Guo Moruo 1953–1960 Vice-president: Mao Dun, Zhou Yang Guo Moruo 1949–1953 Vice-president: Mao Dun, Zhou Yang Officials Party secretary: Zhao Shi 2011–present Party secretary: Hu Zhenmin 2004–2010