Preface

摘要

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to DASFAA 2017, the 22nd edition of the International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications (DASFAA), which was held in Suzhou, China, during March 27-30, 2017. The long history of Suzhou City has left behind many attractive scenic spots and historical sites with beautiful and interesting legends. The elegant classical gardens, the old-fashioned houses and delicate bridges hanging over flowing waters in the drizzling rain, the beautiful lakes with undulating hills in lush green, and the exquisite arts and crafts, among many other attractions, have made Suzhou a renowned historical and cultural city full of eternal and poetic charm. Suzhou is best known for its gardens: the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, the Surging Wave Pavilion, and the Master of Nets Garden. These gardens weave together the best of traditional Chinese architecture, painting, and arts. Suzhou is also known as the "Venice of the East." The city is sandwiched between Taihu Lake and Grand Canal. A network of channels, criss-crossed with hump-backed bridges, give Suzhou an image of the city on the water.