This volume presents the latest research in knowledge graphs and semantic computing from the CCKS 2017 conference. The proceedings feature 11 revised full papers and 6 revised short papers, selected from 85 submissions, covering a broad spectrum of topics. These include advancements in knowledge graph construction and application, the principles and practices of the Semantic Web, the utilization of linked data, natural language processing techniques for knowledge extraction, sophisticated knowledge representation methods, and the architecture and performance of graph databases.

The papers in this volume represent the reviewed and selected contributions from the Second China Conference on Knowledge Graph and Semantic Computing (CCKS 2017). The selection process involved careful review of 85 submissions, indicating a competitive and rigorous evaluation of the presented research. The topics covered reflect current trends and challenges in the fields of knowledge graphs, Semantic Web technologies, linked data, NLP, knowledge representation, and graph databases, suggesting a focus on foundational and applied research within these domains.