China Law and Society Review

Aims & Scope

The China Law and Society Review (CLSR) is a distinguished and peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Brill in partnership with the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law.

The journal is dedicated to providing cutting-edge original research and review articles that explore the evolution and operation of law and legal institutions in China.

CLSR emphasises interdisciplinary socio-legal research, focusing on the practical application of law in China.

Its articles cover a diverse range of topics, including legal consciousness, access to justice, rule of law, law and development, courts, legal professions, human rights, law enforcement and compliance, regulation and governance, ethics and corruption, central-local relations, and formal and informal institutions.

Offering a thorough and authoritative examination of law and society in China, the CLSR appeals to scholars of Chinese law, politics, governance, society, business, and culture.

It is an invaluable resource for public and private practitioners seeking deepen their understanding of China’s legal landscape.

Peer Review Policy: All articles published in China Law and Society Review undergo a double-blind peer review process.

This includes articles published in special issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.433

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13032

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	25

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• Criminal Justice Reform in the Xi Jinping Era

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Sarah, Elisa, Susan

• Jia, as in Guojia: building the Chinese Family into a Filial Nationalist Project

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Di

• Cybersecurity Law and Regulation in China: Securing the Smart State

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Rogier

• Policing Modern China

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Suzanne E.

• The Party’s Turn to Public Repression: An Analysis of the ‘709’ Crackdown on Human Rights Lawyers in China

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Eva

• The Politics of Courts in China

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Xin

• Governing the “Constitutional Vacuum” – Federalism, Rule of Law, and Politburo Politics in China

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Ling, Wenzhang

• Cage for the Birds: On the Social Transformation of Chinese Law, 1999–2019

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Sida

• Detention and Its Reforms in the prc

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Sarah, Elisa, Flora, Susan

• Something Lost, Something Gained: Changes in China’s Procuratorate in Response to the Reform of the National Supervision System

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Xifen, Wanqiang

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