China & World Economy

China & World Economy (ISSN: 1671-2234), abbreviated as *China World Econ*, is a distinguished peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The journal serves as a leading platform for rigorous research on the interplay between China’s domestic economic transformation and its evolving role in the global economy. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including international trade and finance, economic development, industrial policy, monetary and fiscal systems, and regional economic integration, with a particular emphasis on China’s policy reforms and their global implications. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, along with occasional review essays and policy-oriented analyses, all of which undergo a strict double-blind peer review process to ensure scholarly integrity. The target audience includes academic researchers, economists, policymakers, and graduate students specializing in economics, international relations, and Asian studies. A notable feature is its commitment to open access, making all content freely available online to maximize global dissemination and impact. Published by one of China’s foremost economic research institutions, the journal holds a prominent standing in the field, as reflected by its 2026 Impact Factor of 2.900 and its classification in the JCR Q1 quartile. It is also ranked as a 2区 (Zone 2) journal in the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) economics category, underscoring its high academic reputation and influence within both domestic and international scholarly communities.