The "Chinese Journal of Social Development" was established in 2014. It is a professional academic journal sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and managed by the Institute of Social Development Strategies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The journal primarily focuses on the discipline of sociology and also features interdisciplinary research. It is published in Chinese as a quarterly journal, released on the 16th day of each quarter, in a small 16mo format, with 248 pages of main text per issue. The purpose of the "Chinese Journal of Social Development" is to focus on significant issues in China's social development, with themes including social development theory, methodology, surveys, policy research, and international comparative studies. The journal strives to become an academic platform that connects scientific research with strategic policy solutions.