Aims and scope

This journal aims to publish original and cutting-edge research in all areas of political science, such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, public policy, methodology, and Chinese politics and government.

In the meantime it also provides a major and visible platform for the intellectual dialogue between Chinese and international scholars, and disseminate scholarship that can shed light on the ever changing field of Chinese political studies, stimulate reflective discourse as the field continues to develop both within and outside China.

All research articles published in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review. In additional original research articles, Chinese Political Science Review also publishes book reviews to disseminate comprehensive reviews of emerging topics in all areas of political science.