China Quarterly
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Social Sciences
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Development
Q1
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Geography, Planning and Development
Q1
└
Political Science and International Relations
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.722
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
109
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.47
Total Docs. (latest)
61
Total Citations (3yr)
688
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
03057410, 14682648
Coverage
1960-2026
Journal Rank
#1,906
Subject Categories
Development
Q1
Geography, Planning and Development
Q1
Political Science and International Relations
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The China Quarterly is the leading scholarly journal in its field, covering all aspects of contemporary China including Taiwan.
Its interdisciplinary approach covers a range of subjects including anthropology/sociology, literature and the arts, business/economics, geography, history, international affairs, law, and politics.
Edited to rigorous standards by scholars of the highest repute, the journal publishes high-quality, authoritative research, keeping readers up to date with events in China.
International in scholarship, The China Quarterly provides readers with historical perspectives, in-depth analyses, and a deeper understanding of China and Chinese culture.
In addition to major articles and research reports, each issue contains a comprehensive Book Review section.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 61 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 165 |
| Total Refs. | 3,151 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 688 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 162 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.47 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 51.66 |
| % Female | 33.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of China Quarterly?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, China Quarterly has an SJR of 1.722 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of China Quarterly?
China Quarterly has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.722 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of China Quarterly?
The H-index of China Quarterly is 109, meaning 109 of its articles have each been cited at least 109 times.
Is China Quarterly indexed in Scopus?
Yes. China Quarterly is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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