Journal of Sino-African Studies

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

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.