Dr. Wang is based in Nanjing, China. With her extensive background as an editor, she has gained a deep understanding of the China’s publishing ecosystem. As Publishing Service Director at TopEdit, she has successfully collaborated with leading international publishers, including Sage, Canadian Science Publishing, and the University of Toronto Press. Her expertise in the publishing field empowers her to connect and foster collaboration among publishing communities worldwide.
China’s publishing ambitions create genuine competitive pressures, but they also open opportunities for collaboration and highlight challenges that neither side can address alone
China is no longer simply a major contributor to global research output; it is increasingly becoming a key force shaping the future of scholarly publishing. Understanding what is actually happening, and why, is the necessary first step before considering how publishers should respond.