Chinese Journal of International Law

Aims & Scope

The Chinese Journal of International Law is the leading forum for articles on international law by Chinese scholars and on international law issues relating to China.

An independent, peer-reviewed research journal edited primarily by scholars from mainland China, and published in association with the Chinese Society of International Law, Beijing; Institute of International Law, China Foreign Affair University, Beijing; and Wuhan University Institute of International Law, Wuhan, the Journal is a general international law journal with a focus on materials and viewpoints from and/or about China, other parts of Asia, and the broader developing world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.337

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15495

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	62

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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.

• From International Sanitary Conventions to Global Health Security: The New International Health Regulations

  Citation: 124

  Authors: David P.

• Third World Approaches to International Law and Individual Responsibility in Internal Conflicts*

  Citation: 112

  Authors: A., B.S.

• Environmental Law and Policy in the People's Republic of China

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Stefanie

• The South China Sea Arbitration Awards: A Critical Study

  Citation: 34

  Authors:

• The Developed/Developing Divide on Unilateral Coercive Measures: Legitimate Enforcement or Illegitimate Intervention?

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Alexandra

• The Green Olympic Movement: Beijing 20081

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Stefanie

• International Legal Obligations in Relation to Good Ocean Governance

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Y.-C.

• Definition of “Terrorism” in the UN Security Council: 1985–2004

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Ben

• China's Sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands: A Historical Perspective

  Citation: 24

  Authors: J.

• From Assimilation to Autonomy: Realizing Ethnic Minority Rights in China's National Autonomous Regions

  Citation: 23

  Authors: X.

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