Dear colleagues,
We invite chapter proposals for the Research Handbook on Communication in China, an edited volume under contract with Edward Elgar Publishing, edited by Dechun Zhang (University of Copenhagen) and Jun Liu (University of Copenhagen).
The handbook aims to provide a comprehensive and state-of-the-art assessment of communication scholarship in and on China. As China plays an increasingly significant role in global politics, economics, technology, and digital governance, understanding communication processes within and beyond China has become more important than ever. Bringing together leading and emerging scholars, the volume seeks to examine, synthesize, and critically reflect on communication in China across political, social, cultural, technological, and international dimensions.
We welcome contributions from communication studies, media studies, political science, sociology, China studies, international relations, science and technology studies, and related fields.
Suggested topics include (but are not limited to):
• Media systems, journalism, and communication governance
• Political communication, propaganda, and censorship
• Digital politics, social media, and public opinion
• Platform capitalism and digital economies
• Digital culture, identity, and social inequalities
• Artificial intelligence, algorithms, and communication technologies
• International communication, public diplomacy, and China's global influence
Submission Guidelines:
• Chapter proposal (300–500 words)
• Short biographical note (100–150 words) for each author
• Submission deadline: 1 September 2026
For submissions and inquiries:
Best regards,
Dechun Zhang & Jun Liu