Trends in Publishing Primary Sources and Other Research Data in Mainland China

Abstract

With the ever increasing scholarly exchange between Mainland China and the rest of the world, the environment of research in Mainland China has become more open and quality of research significantly enhanced. Consequently, the publication of primary research sources has also broadened in scope and extends further back into history. Research materials are published in more diverse genres and languages. This article intends to synthesize the trends in recent developments in the publication of research materials in Mainland China.