China Academy of Printing Technology, or CAPT, was founded in 1956 as part of the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP). In 2002 CAPT received approval from the State Council to operate as a state-owned technological enterprise. At that point CAPT was wholly incorporated into China Printing Corporation (CPC) under the jurisdiction of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.

CAPT is the largest comprehensive printing technology research institution in China. It is also a modern media company with high - tech products as its core business. CAPT specializes in journal and book publishing, exhibition and conference services, consultation, and market research.