An interdisciplinary research institution rooted in Hong Kong, dedicated to advancing social science scholarship with global impact.
The Hong Kong Center of Social Sciences (香港社会科学中心, HKCSS) is a research institution established in Hong Kong SAR, China. We are committed to advancing interdisciplinary social science research that bridges governance, technology, and society.
Our mission is to produce rigorous, policy-relevant scholarship that informs institutional design and governance innovation across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. We believe that the most pressing challenges of the 21st century — from algorithmic governance to neurotechnology regulation, from digital society to low-altitude economy — require integrated social science frameworks that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.
To be a leading center of excellence in social science research, recognized internationally for producing scholarship that shapes institutional practices, informs policy design, and advances human understanding of complex societal systems.
HKCSS operates as the academic sponsoring institution, with publishing services provided by Creative Publishing Co., Limited.
Academic research, journal sponsorship, policy advisory, scholarly training, international collaboration
Editorial operations, peer review management, publishing technology, distribution & indexing
The Hong Kong Center of Social Sciences is a registered branch of Creative Publishing Co., Limited, operating under the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department. While CPCL provides the publishing infrastructure and operational support, HKCSS maintains full academic independence in research direction, editorial standards, and scholarly quality assurance.