Knowledge Representation of Chinese Genealogical Record of VIPs in KMT and CPC

Genealogical Record is valuable for culture study and cultural heritage; therefore many efforts have been taken on digital preservation of Chinese Genealogical Record (CGR) in China. But preservation is not enough for inherit and spread Chinese traditional culture. We seek novel approaches to manage and utilize traditional CGR for modern use. We propose in this paper an ontology based knowledge management model for CGR of Very Important Persons (VIPs) in Nationalist Party (KMT) and Communist Party of China (CPC). In this model, knowledge in CGR is represented with OWL. The prototype system illustrates the ontology retrieval and visualization interface of CGR. Finally, the evaluation shows the values of the system for the studies of Modern Chinese History.