As one of a serial of reports

this paper is a survey on multimedia researches and applications in China

2008. Since multimedia is a cross research area

papers about multimedia technology are distributed on various journals. We checked 2 918 papers published on 9 Chinese journals in 2008

from which we have selected 382 related to multimedia technology and application. Then we conducted analysis on all the selected papers and for those from 2004 to 2007 statistical analyses were conducted. The categories are the same as last year. Looking into the data

we can find that coding standards

digital watermarking

virtual reality

multimedia data retrieval

multicast

streaming media

interactive mode and interface

identification using biometrics earn high attention of researchers in China. Meanwhile

multimedia application systems are diversified and intergraded with daily life gradually. We present here an overview on the progress in multimedia technology in China

2008. This article can be used by researchers as a thoroughl reference

and also will be helpful for people in technical planning and management.