Journal of Chinese Governance selected for citation indexes in the Web of Science

Journal of Chinese Governance, launched by the Zhejiang University School of Public Affairs and published by Routledge in 2016, was recently selected for multiple citation indexes in Clarivate’s Web of Science, including Social Sciences Citation Index, Journal Citation Reports Social Sciences, Essential Science Indicators, and Current Contents/ Social and Behavioral Sciences.  

The journal aims to explore the changing state-society relationship and governance practice in China, and offers up-to-date empirical research, theoretical and policy articles on governance in China. Topics to be covered include China’s state governance capacity, governance modernization, local governance, corporate governance, non-profit governance, social governance, policy governance, environmental governance, energy governance, climate governance, civic engagement in public affairs and service delivery, China’s engagement in global governance, etc.

The journal publishes special issues, research papers, and book reviews. It makes valuable contributions to the understanding of Chinese governance, and stimulates a growing number of international scholars to study Chinese governance from the disciplines of political science, public administration, public policy, sociology, economics, and many other areas.