Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) is China’s highest academic institution and comprehensive research center for philosophy and social sciences. Established in May 1977, it originated from the Philosophy and Social Sciences Division of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It currently comprises 35 institutes, 45 research centers, nearly 300 second- and third-level disciplines, and 120 key disciplines. Its mission is to creatively conduct theoretical exploration and policy research, bearing the responsibility of elevating the research standards and theoretical innovation of China’s humanities and social sciences. CASS delivers research outputs to all sectors of society in the form of academic works, scientific papers, investigation and research reports, material translations, and literature compilations. Since its establishment, it has published 4,293 academic works, 54,517 scientific papers, 7,268 investigation and research reports, 2,787 translated works, 16,108 translated papers, as well as a significant number of ancient text compilations, collations, annotations, various reference books, and popular science publications. On average each year, it publishes 300 academic works, over 3,890 scientific papers, and more than 510 research reports. Many of its research findings have had a significant impact in academic circles both in China and abroad, delivering substantial social benefits in the context of reform, opening-up, and economic and social development.

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