Chinese Political Science Review

Aims & Scope

This journal aims to publish original and cutting-edge research in all areas of political science, such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, public policy, methodology, and Chinese politics and government.

In the meantime it also provides a major and visible platform for the intellectual dialogue between Chinese and international scholars, and disseminate scholarship that can shed light on the ever changing field of Chinese political studies, stimulate reflective discourse as the field continues to develop both within and outside China.

All research articles published in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review.

In additional original research articles, Chinese Political Science Review also publishes book reviews to disseminate comprehensive reviews of emerging topics in all areas of political science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	3.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5496

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	276

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.922

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	21

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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 Role of E-Governance in Combating COVID-19 and Promoting Sustainable Development: A Comparative Study of China and Pakistan

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Atta, Chen, Saif, Hafiz Syed Mohsin, Saba

• Neo-Functionalism as a Theory of Disintegration

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Philippe C., Zoe

• From Crisis to Nationalism?

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Zhongyuan

• Infrastructure and the Politics of African State Agency: Shaping the Belt and Road Initiative in East Africa

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Frangton, Elisa, Tim

• Does Conditionality Still Work? China’s Development Assistance and Democracy in Africa

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Xiaojun

• China and Lithium Geopolitics in a Changing Global Market

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Suleyman Orhun

• Revisiting China Threat: The US’ Securitization of the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Abdur Rehman

• The New, Green, Urbanization in China: Between Authoritarian Environmentalism and Decentralization

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Geoffrey C., Charles

• China’s Rise and its Discursive Power Strategy

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Kejin

• Central State vs. Local Levels of Government: Understanding News Media Censorship in China

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Xianwen

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