The China Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026
0009-4439
eISSN 0305-7410
Cambridge University Press
GB
Q3 Quartile
About The China Quarterly
The China Quarterly (CQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance and Chinese history and philosophy, published by Cambridge University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0009-4439 (e-ISSN 0305-7410). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.68 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 9,021 works and 89,549 citations, with an h-index of 132.
The China Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The China Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.68, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The China Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The China Quarterly should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The China Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The China Quarterly
- This journal covers China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance, Chinese history and philosophy, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0009-4439 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 0305-7410 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The China Quarterly is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, The China Quarterly is classified under China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance, Chinese history and philosophy, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics.
The China Quarterly is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.684.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.684 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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