Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies (JCEFTS) negotiates China's unique position within the international economy, and its interaction across the globe.

From a truly international perspective, the journal publishes both qualitative and quantitative research in all areas of Chinese business and foreign trade, technical economics, business environment and business strategy.

JCEFTS publishes high quality research papers, viewpoints, conceptual papers, case studies, literature reviews and general views.

Emphasis is placed on the publication of articles which seek to link theory with application, or critically analyse real situations in terms of Chinese economics and business in China, with the objective of identifying good practice in these areas and assisting in the development of more appropriate arrangements for addressing crucial issues of Chinese economics and business.

Papers accepted for publication will be double–blind peer-reviewed to ensure academic rigour and integrity.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14791

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	135

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.363

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	20

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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 Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, 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 relationship between international trade openness and economic growth in the developing economies

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Muhammad, Toseef

• The impact of FDI on air quality: evidence from China

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Berna, Bin, Wei

• Big data-driven business model innovation by traditional industries in the Chinese economy

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Sarah, Shenghui

• FinTechs in China – with a special focus on peer to peer lending

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Caroline, Mikko, Zongxin

• Effect of Chinese foreign direct investment on economic growth in Africa

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Isaac, John, John

• Stock market performance and COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from a developing economy

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Michael, Lilian, Samuel, Francis Kwaw

• Local residents’ attitude towards road and transport infrastructure (a case of China Pakistan economic corridor)

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Liaqat, Jianing, Mussawar, Syed Jamal, Salim, Rizwan, Kausar

• Trade openness and economic growth in the Asian region

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Muhammad, Imran

• An empirical analysis of Chinese outward foreign direct investment in Africa

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Andrew G.

• Workers' remittances and economic growth in China and Korea: an empirical analysis

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Syed, Syed Ali

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