The Journal of Chinese History is dedicated to the study of the history of China and its peoples, past and present. It publishes original research articles on all aspects of Chinese history, from antiquity to the present day. The journal welcomes submissions that engage with a wide range of methodologies and theoretical approaches, and that contribute to new understandings of China's past. It also publishes review articles and book reviews.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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HistoryQ2
Cultural StudiesQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Asian StudiesHistory
Scopus Categories
HistoryCultural Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Chinese history and philosophyVietnamese History and Culture StudiesHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural AnalysisJapanese History and CultureHistory of Science and MedicineChina's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEducational Robotics and EngineeringEurasian Exchange NetworksDiverse Historical and Scientific Studies