The following are the main differences between "CNKI", "VIP" and "Wanfang":
First of all, from the time of establishment, CNKI was established in June 1999 , initiated by Tsinghua University and Tsinghua Tongfang, while VIP.com was founded in 2000. In comparison, Wanfang Database's "Chinese Enterprises, Companies and Products Database" was earlier, started in 1988. They have different historical backgrounds and have witnessed the gradual development of Chinese academic resource databases.
In terms of positioning, CNKI focuses on realizing the dissemination, sharing and value-added utilization of knowledge resources throughout society, uses internationally leading technology to build the "China Knowledge Resource Database", and is committed to the grid Resources are shared. VIP.com is positioned as the global leader in Chinese professional information service websites and comprehensive documentation services, providing a variety of content including journals and conference minutes. Wanfang Database focuses on academic achievements and scientific and technological documents, and is particularly unique in scientific and technological achievements, patented technologies and standard information.
In terms of content resources, CNKI has rich and diverse content resources, including multi-disciplinary databases, digital publishing platforms, and literature data analysis. VIP.com has made great achievements in the in-depth development and application of newspaper and periodical data, providing periodical distribution and personalized services. Wanfang Database focuses on scientific research information such as scientific and technological achievements, standards, scientific literature and dissertations, and includes international and Taiwanese professional knowledge.
The goal of CNKI is to integrate resources, provide an information platform for resource sharing and knowledge innovation, and promote the development of the cultural publishing industry. Each database has its unique mission and advantages, and users can choose the most suitable source of information according to their needs.