Constitution
The Editorial Board of the Journal of Chinese Studies (hereafter “the Board”) was set up by the Institute of Chinese Studies with the purpose of promoting academic research and encouraging exchange of research outcomes.
The Board is responsible for receiving submissions, reviewing manuscripts, and overseeing matters related to publication, distribution, and funding of the Journal.
The Chief Editor of the Journal is appointed by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (hereafter “CUHK”). The Associate Editor and 5 Board Members are nominated by the Chief Editor, and will assume duties upon approval by the University. While the Chief Editor, the Associate Editor, and three of the Board Members shall be scholars of CUHK, two Board Members shall be external scholars. The appointment of Board Members is tenable for a period of three years in the first instance and may be renewed.
The Journal hires a full-time Executive Editor and a Secretary.
The Board meetings will be chaired by the Chief Editor and held no less than twice per year.
The Chief Editor and the Executive Editor will be responsible for organizing manuscript review, publication schedule, and all other editorial matters. The Executive Editor will be in charge of the liaison in the areas of manuscript review, editing, proofreading, and related editorial and administrative matters. The Chinese University Press is entrusted with the tasks of printing and distribution of the Journal.
The constitution is put into effect with the approval by the Board. Any amendments or changes will be valid only after going through the same procedure.