About the Journal
Journal of Sino-African Studies (JSAS) (Online ISSN: 2791-3546) is an independent academic journal in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), founded in 2022 by the Association for the Promotion of Sino-African Studies (APÉSA). Peer-reviewed through a rigorous double-blind process, JSAS publishes three open-access issues annually in French, English, and Chinese. The journal offers a dynamic platform for publishing high-quality, original research in Sino-African studies, African studies, and Chinese studies.
JSAS is dedicated to fostering accessible academic exchange and advancing mutual understanding between Africa and China.
Targeted Themes
- Sino-African Studies
- African Studies
- Chinese Studies
Sample Research Areas
- Sino-African cooperation in education and comparative education
- FOCAC’s stakes in Africa’s development
- Sociocultural exchanges between Africa and China
- Africa and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
- African students in China
- Confucius Institutes in Africa
- Centers for African Studies in China
- Studies of African literature in China
- Studies of Chinese literature in Africa
- Translation, interpretation, intercultural mediation
- Teaching & learning African languages in China
- Teaching & learning Chinese in Africa
Editorial Approach & Evaluation Criteria
To promote a nuanced and balanced academic dialogue, JSAS encourages contributions that align with the following intellectual orientations:
- Analyze practices: Empirical research grounded in rigorous methodology and field experience.
- Rethink Sino-African studies: Contextualize findings within observed social realities and phenomena.
- Evaluate representations: Critically interrogate images, ideologies, and theoretical assumptions.
- Explore multiple approaches: Promote interdisciplinarity and engage diverse perspectives.
- Highlight each party’s strengths: Showcase linguistic, literary, and cultural assets to foster mutual respect and friendship.
Current Issue
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Published:
2025-04-25
