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Chinese Journal of International Politics

Oxford University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 2006

ISSN1750-8924

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.702

H-Index

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SNIP

1.734

Total Works

368

Total Citations

9,776

2yr Mean Citedness

2.41

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Chinese Journal of International Politics focuses on international relations theories, particularly concerning China's role in global institutions and its foreign policy. It examines power transitions, international order, and the impact of leadership and decision-makers on interstate relations. The journal also explores themes of global governance, monetary hegemony, and the evolution of international systems, often integrating historical and East Asian perspectives.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2006

Annual Volume~ 23 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications368

Publisher OrgOxford University Press

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Oxford University Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1750-8924

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Political Science and International RelationsQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

International Relations

Scopus Categories

Political Science and International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

International Relations and Foreign PolicyInternational Development and AidChinese history and philosophyChina's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsPolitical Conflict and GovernancePeacebuilding and International SecurityGlobal trade and economicsPolitics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle EastGlobal Political and Economic Relations