Aims and Scope of Journal of Contemporary China
The Journal of Contemporary China is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed academic journal on contemporary Chinese affairs. It is published five times per year by Routledge and covers issues such as Chinese politics, law, economy, culture, and foreign policy, among others. Its current editor-in-chief is Suisheng Zhao (Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver). Less
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Journal of Contemporary China Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1992 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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