Guidelines

We are accepting the following three types of papers for publication in China Policy Journal: 

  1. Original Research Papers: These should be between 7,000 and 10,000 words and provide rigorous empirical analyses on policy-related topics in China.
  2. Review Articles: These should be 6,000 to 9,000 words and offer a comprehensive review of a policy theory or policy topic, preferably within the realm of China policy studies.
  3. Short Articles: These should be 3,000 to 5,000 words and can take the form of either a research note or a perspective piece. A research note presents a novel theory, argument, or methodology and its application. A perspective piece proposes future directions for an emerging research area and its agenda, or explores a future trend in the field of policy studies, such as the rise of international collaboration.

We welcome papers on any topic related to policy or China issues. Suggested topics include but are not limited to:

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Future Policies
  • Climate Change: Mitigation, Adaptation, and Policy
  • Post-COVID Public Health and Policy Interventions
  • Policies for an Ageing Population and the Silver Economy
  • Urban-Rural Policy Dynamics in China
  • Inclusive Governance and AI-Driven Equity
  • Advances in China’s Policy Making Research
  • Administrative Burdens in China’s Public Policy
  • Experimental Governance in China
  • Smart Cities: Technology and Policy Integration
  • E-Government and Bridging the Digital Divide
  • China’s Opening Policy Reassessed in Post-COVID Era
  • Behavioral Insights in Public Policy: Innovations and Challenges
  • AI in Policy Formulation and Decision-Making
  • Regulation of AI Technologies

Submission Guidelines:

  • Submission Process: All submissions should be sent to: cpj@bnu.edu.cn.
  • Title page (separate file): The title page should be in a separate file and include a list of the full names of the authors and each author’s institutional affiliations where the work was conducted, with a footnote for the author’s present address if different from where the work was conducted, and acknowledgments.
  • Main document: Your manuscript should be submitted as an editable file, including text, figures, and tables. It should include an abstract of no more than 200 words and provide 3-5 keywords. Figures and tables should include legends and be placed within the text rather than at the end of the manuscript. Figures should be in highest resolution possible.
  • Formatting: The journal uses Chicago reference style.
  • Supporting Information: Supporting information should be submitted in separate files.
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We look forward to receiving your submission to the China Policy Journal. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at cpj@bnu.edu.cn or reach out directly to the editor, Professor Ping Xu, at pingxu@uri.edu