Journal profile · LAW
China-EU Law Journal
ISSN 1868-5153 · eISSN 1868-5161
China-EU Law Journal: CAS Zone 3 · Sociology (2026 Xinrui edition); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,090; 4 articles a year.
The latest issue on the journal's website is from October 2023 (Volume 9, Issue 1-4): the journal may have stopped publishing or moved platform in the last two years. Check its website before submitting.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
China-EU Law Journal is classed under Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are International Arbitration and Investment Law, European and International Law Studies and Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction, together about 28.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Strategy and Management, Political Science and International Relations and Law. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The China-EU Law Journal (CELJ) is a peer-reviewed publication bringing together Chinese, European and international perspectives on law. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: Chinese law European legal developments of specific importance to China The law of China-EU relations China and Europe in a globalizing world. CELJ welcomes comparative and interdisciplinary approaches. Studies on Chinese law from a European perspective and studies on European law from a Chinese perspective are of particular interest. CESL accepts articles presenting genuine research findings as well as reports and book reviews. Officially cited as: China-EU Law J
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): LAW
Editor-in-chief Liu FeiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 44%); most named Mainland China 8, Hong Kong, China 3, Germany 3, France 1, Italy 1 (18 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- International Arbitration and Investment LawBusiness, Management and Accounting10.9%
- European and International Law StudiesSocial Sciences9.8%
- Conflict of Laws and JurisdictionSocial Sciences7.6%
- Corporate Governance and LawBusiness, Management and Accounting6%
- Comparative and International Law StudiesSocial Sciences5.4%
- World Trade Organization LawSocial Sciences4.9%
- European and International Contract LawSocial Sciences4.9%
- Legal principles and applicationsSocial Sciences4.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Law | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
Indexed in: no record yet.
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ESCIPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 57.14%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 4LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 40,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 107 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 41 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,090 / EUR 2,490 / GBP 2,190 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Not considered
- docx
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- articleArticle manuscripts should not exceed 10000 words including footnotesLength not stated
- book reviews(5000 words for notes or research reports and 1500 words for book reviews)Length not stated
- notes or research reports(5000 words for notes or research reports and 1500 words for book reviews)Length not stated
- research reportding footnotes (5000 words for notes or research reports and 1500 words for book reviews). Back to top Title Page Please make suremain text ≤ 1,500 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors must disclose competing interests. Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data transparency; research data sharing per disciplinary norms. Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards. Please note that journals may have individual policies on (sharing) research data in concordance with disciplinary norms and expectations.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member; follows COPE guidelines on misconduct. Model summary
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in China-EU Law Journal, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest or exclude reviewers. Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
May use software to screen for plagiarism. Model summary
Important note: the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Supplementary information accepted. Model summary
Springer accepts electronic multimedia files (animations, movies, audio, etc.) and other supplementary files to be published online along with an article or a book chapter.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- ISSN
- 1868-5153
- Electronic ISSN
- 1868-5161
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 9, Issue 1-4 (October 2023)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about China-EU Law Journal
What CAS zone is China-EU Law Journal in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What are the manuscript requirements of China-EU Law Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of China-EU Law Journal based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 44%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (8), Hong Kong, China (3) and Germany (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index China-EU Law Journal?
The journal's website lists ESCI; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is China-EU Law Journal open access, and what is the APC?
China-EU Law Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,090.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .