Journal of Chinese Political Science

Aims & Scope

Journal of Chinese Political Science (JCPS) is a refereed academic journal that publishes theoretical, policy, and empirical research articles on Chinese politics across the whole spectrum of political science, with emphasis on Chinese domestic politics and foreign policy in comparative perspectives.

However, JCPS also welcomes manuscripts on different aspects of contemporary China when these relate closely to Chinese politics, political economy, political culture, reform and opening, development, the military, law and legal system, foreign relations, and other important issues of political significance.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5
2024	4.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.332

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2963

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	516

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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.

• “Performance Legitimacy” and China’s Political Adaptation Strategy

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Yuchao

• The Chinese Dream: Concept and Context

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Zheng

• How to Build a ‘Beautiful China’ in the Anthropocene. The Political Discourse and the Intellectual Debate on Ecological Civilization

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Maurizio

• The China Dream is an Urban Dream: Assessing the CPC’s National New-Type Urbanization Plan

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Jon R.

• The Politics of Blaming: the Narrative Battle between China and the US over COVID-19

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Bernadette Nadya, Runya

• Studying the Chinese Policy Process in the Era of ‘Top-Level Design’: the Contribution of ‘Political Steering’ Theory

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Gunter, Björn

• From Globalization to Regionalization: The United States, China, and the Post-Covid-19 World Economic Order

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Zhaohui, Zhiqiang

• Confucius Institutes and the Rise of China

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Falk

• Examining Strategic Narratives in Chinese Official Discourse under Xi Jinping

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Lutgard

• Globalism or Nationalism? The Paradox of Chinese Official Discourse in the Context of the COVID-19 Outbreak

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Yifan, Xuechen

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