The aim behind the publications of the HKIAPS is to disseminate and promote research on social, economic, and political developments in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. It is hoped that the extensive and effective dissemination of our research findings will broaden their intellectual and social impact, and allow more donations to be solicited for studies in the applied social sciences.

Scholars both inside and outside The Chinese University of Hong Kong are welcome to submit manuscripts for consideration. The manuscripts that are received are evaluated by the Editorial Committee in collaboration with invited reviewers from relevant specialities. Priority in publication is given to the results of research undertaken by academics affiliated with the Institute and related to the domains of the established research centres and programmes.

Four publication series, namely the Research Monograph Series, Occasional Paper Series, Public Policy Forum Series, and the Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century Book Series, are regularly produced. The first three series are mostly the results of research undertaken by scholars at the Institute and the last series is envisioned as a high-impact series of academic works.