China Economic Journal

Aims & Scope

China Economic Journal (CEJ) introduces readers to examination and analysis of the latest developments in the Chinese economy and government economic policies.

It contains papers focusing on cutting edge issues in China’s economic development with long-term significance.

The papers are based on solid analytical logic and empirical evidence.

The editorial policy is designed to maintain a sound balance between academic disciplines and accessibility for a wide range of readers.

The targeted readers are academic and policy researchers, business people and university students who share an interest in observing and understanding the economic development of China.

All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	3.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.857

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6130

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	282

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Toward deeper research and better policy for healthy aging – using the unique data of Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey

  Citation: 356

  Authors: Yi

• Digital financial inclusion and economic growth: provincial data analysis of China

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Mahmood, Abdul, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad, Khurram

• Demographic transition, demographic dividend, and Lewis turning point in China

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Fang

• From Fintech to Finlife: the case of Fintech Development in China

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Long

• Understanding the U.S.-China Trade War

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Tao, Wing Thye

• New trends in population aging and challenges for China’s sustainable development

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Chen, Xiaoyan

• A global perspective on central bank digital currency

  Citation: 123

  Authors: David Kuo Chuen, Li, Yu

• Living arrangements of the elderly in China: evidence from the CHARLS national baseline

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Xiaoyan, John, Meng, Yaohui

• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Multilateralism on the Silk Road

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Mike, Paul

• The effect of artificial intelligence on China’s labor market

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Guangsu, Gaosi, Lixing, Lingsheng

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