China Quarterly

Aims & Scope

The China Quarterly is the leading scholarly journal in its field, covering all aspects of contemporary China including Taiwan.

Its interdisciplinary approach covers a range of subjects including anthropology/sociology, literature and the arts, business/economics, geography, history, international affairs, law, and politics.

Edited to rigorous standards by scholars of the highest repute, the journal publishes high-quality, authoritative research, keeping readers up to date with events in China.

International in scholarship, The China Quarterly provides readers with historical perspectives, in-depth analyses, and a deeper understanding of China and Chinese culture.

In addition to major articles and research reports, each issue contains a comprehensive Book Review section.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3560

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	606

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.198

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	103

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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 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.

• The<i>Hukou</i>System and Rural-Urban Migration in China: Processes and Changes

  Citation: 969

  Authors: Kam Wing, Li

• Is China Abolishing the <i>Hukou</i> System?

  Citation: 721

  Authors: Kam, Will

• The Origins and Social Consequences of China's<i>Hukou</i>System

  Citation: 687

  Authors: Tiejun, Mark

• “Fragmented Authoritarianism 2.0”: Political Pluralization in the Chinese Policy Process

  Citation: 577

  Authors: Andrew

• State Capacity and Local Agent Control in China: CCP Cadre Management from a Township Perspective

  Citation: 527

  Authors: Maria

• The Declining Significance of<i>Guanxi</i>in China's Economic Transition

  Citation: 457

  Authors: Douglas

• The Role of the Local State in China's Transitional Economy

  Citation: 452

  Authors: Jean C.

• <i>Suzhi</i>: A Keyword Approach

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Andrew

• Let Many Civil Societies Bloom: The Rise of Consultative Authoritarianism in China

  Citation: 293

  Authors: Jessica C.

• Negotiating the State: The Development of Social Organizations in China

  Citation: 281

  Authors: Tony

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