The first translated co-publication, The China Environment Yearbook (2005), was published in May 2007 and will be presented to the public at the Beijing Book Fair. Following publications are The China Society Yearbook (2006), The China Economy Yearbook (2006), and The China Legal Development Yearbook (2006). Both presses will also sign an agreement to further develop this joint project.

The primary intention for this joined initiative is to offer current research of top Chinese Social Scientists the opportunity to seek international dissemination, and thus exposure and readership. These publications are expected to also provide an answer to the information needs in the Western Hemisphere about current social developments in China.  [Matthias Wahls, Manager Business Development, Brill].

The continuous rapid growth of the Chinese economy over the last several decades has initiated enormous and profound change in Chinese society. The rapid pace and widespread impact of these changes in China has become an incredibly popular topic of interest to people throughout the world.  We at Social Sciences Academic Press are taking an enthusiastic and rigorous approach in cooperating with Brill to bring the English versions of The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Yearbooks  to readers in English speaking countries in order satisfy these readers’ increasing desire to better understand contemporary China. [Xie Shouguang, President of Social Sciences Academic Press]

The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Yearbooks series collects some of the most cutting edge social science research and analysis coming out of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and related academic and non-governmental organizations. Working with SSAP to develop this series has yielded valuable academic resources thus far, and I look forward to cooperating with my colleagues in Beijing to develop promising new co-publications in the future. [Matt Kawecki, Acquisitions Editor Asian Studies, Brill]