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Experts question China’s bid to create world-class journals
4 September 2019
Hepeng Jia
"Scientists always prefer to publish in the world’s top journals over domestic ones."
Publishing standards help fight bias against Chinese authors
20 August 2019
Hepeng Jia
A response to concerns that editors' and peer reviewers’ confidence in Chinese authors has been eroded.
China: Yielding results to feed a people
14 December 2018
Hepeng Jia
Studies to improve the productivity, resistance and taste of rice crops are central to China’s commanding position in plant biology.
China's pick of university winners raises eyebrows
13 October 2017
Hepeng Jia
Many fear a plan to elevate 42 universities to world class status will deepen inequality.