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Three academic journals published by the Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK, are once again included as source journals of the Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI)

The Journal of Chinese Studies (JCS), Studies in Chinese Linguistics (SCL), and Current Research in Chinese Linguistics (CrCL) published by the Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK, are once again selected for inclusion as source journals of the Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) for 2025–2026.

Developed by the Research Center for Chinese Social Sciences Evaluation at Nanjing University, the CSSCI is an important benchmark of scholarly recognition and influence for humanities and social science journals in Chinese, widely used to track publications and citations.

The three journals were previously selected in the CSSCI (2023–2024). This renewed inclusion highlights the continued recognition of their academic value and publishing quality, while giving a fresh impetus to the institute’s efforts in advancing research on Chinese studies.

Journal of Chinese Studies (JCS; ISSN 1016-4464), first published in September 1968 by the Institute of Chinese Studies, is managed by an editorial board headed by its chief editor and assisted by an associate chief editor. The current chief editor is Professor Lai Chi Tim. As a biannual, JCS offers a platform for scholarly articles and book reviews in diverse fields of Chinese Studies. The wide scope of articles published spans from the prehistoric era to modern China, encompassing topics of Chinese history and civilization from the earliest times to the present. In addition to CSSCI, JCS is indexed and abstracted in EBSCO Discovery Service and THCI.

For further information about the journal’s past issues and their content, please see:
https://www.ics.cuhk.edu.hk/en/publication/periodicals/ics-journal

Studies in Chinese Linguistics (SCL; ISSN 1017-1274), first published in 1980 by the T. T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre at the Institute of Chinese Studies, has been positioned as an international journal published by Paradigm since 2015, committed to fostering a forum for research and studies of comparative linguistics and dialectal grammar worldwide. In addition to CSSCI, SCL is available from over thirty indexation services, including DOAJ, EBSCO Discovery Service, ERIH PLUS, MLA International Bibliography, and SCOPUS. The journal is currently led by Professor Tang Sze Wing as its chief editor, with an editorial board comprising experts from France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, and USA.   

For further information about the journal’s past issues and their content, please see:
https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ics/clrc/english/pub_scl.html

Current Research in Chinese Linguistics (CrCL; ISSN 1726-9245), launched in 1989 by the T. T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre at the Institute of Chinese Studies, is an open platform for current research in all areas of Chinese linguistics. Besides CSSCI, the journal is indexed and abstracted in databases including DOAJ, EBSCO Discovery Service, Linguistic Bibliography Online, Linguistics Abstracts Online, MLA International Bibliography, TCI, TDOne (TDNet), and THCI. The journal is currently led by its chief editor, Professor Tang Sze Wing, with Professor Deng Dun and Professor Sun Yenan as associate editors. 

For further information about the journal’s past issues and their content, please see:
https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ics/clrc/english/pub_crcl.html

We welcome scholarly submissions to these three journals, which will continue to serve as platforms for high-quality contents and dialogues at the forefront of Chinese studies research. 

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Professor Lee Hon-ching, a renowned artist and devoted benefactor, who passed away on 19 September 2025.

Professor Lee was a distinguished figure in the arts, renowned for his mastery of sculpture and printmaking. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in sculpture with honours from the University of Oregon in 1967 and dedicated his life not only to his own artistic practice but also to the education of future generations. He taught at various institutions including the University of Oregon and the Rockford College. His influence extended beyond the classroom through his work as a creator and curator, organizing exhibitions across the United States, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Beyond his celebrated achievements as an established sculptor, Professor Lee was committed to promoting Chinese culture and empowering younger generations to pursue their passions. As an Honorary Fellow of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he donated generously to advance scholarship across all disciplines through supports such as the Hop Wai Short-term Research Grant and the Hop Wai Art & Cultural Programme. His donations to the Institute of Chinese Studies over the years had contributed to the institute’s various research endeavours into the multifarious Chinese cultural inheritance and innovations.

Professor Lee’s legacy is not only in the artwork he created, but in the talents he helped foster and the future he helped shape. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and all who were inspired by his life and work.

Two academic journals published by the Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK, are listed as Taiwan Humanities Core Index (THCI) journals

The Journal of Chinese Studies (JCS) and Current Research in Chinese Linguistics (CrCL) published by the Institute of Chinese Studies, CUHK, are listed as Taiwan Humanities Core Index (THCI) journals by Research Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences in Taiwan. The two journals are included respectively as core journals in multidisciplinary studies and in linguistics.