Toung Pao is a long-established and prestigious academic journal that focuses on all aspects of Chinese studies, including history, philosophy, religion, language, literature, art, and archaeology. Since its inception, the journal has been one of the most important academic resources in the field of Sinology, witnessing the important contributions of countless scholars in the study of Sinology. The journal's editorial team is made up of leading scholars in the field who, through a rigorous peer-review process, ensure that published articles are of the highest academic standards and innovative. Regularly publishes the best new academic work on China, which covers not only traditional Sinology research areas, but also emerging interdisciplinary research.

In addition to academic papers, the journal includes an extensive book review section. Written by experts in the field, these book reviews not only introduce the latest published academic works, but also conduct in-depth analysis and discussion of their academic value, research methods and theoretical contributions. In this way, the journal not only promotes the dissemination and exchange of academic works, but also helps readers to better understand and evaluate these works.