International Journal of Chinese Interdisciplinary Studies (IJCIS) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Department of Mandarin Education, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Surabaya (State University of Surabaya), Indonesia, since 2023. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure rigorous academic standards and publishes research articles, conceptual papers, and case studies focusing on the diverse intersections of Chinese language, literature, culture, and society. IJCIS welcomes manuscripts written in English and Mandarin, employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches from scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students across the globe. To maintain scholarly excellence, every submission is reviewed by experts with relevant disciplinary expertise. The primary goal of IJCIS is to advance interdisciplinary scholarship by disseminating original and high-quality studies that integrate concepts, theories, and methodologies from multiple academic fields to deepen the understanding of China and the Chinese world. Articles are selected based on their theoretical significance, methodological rigor, and contribution to knowledge innovation in global Chinese studies. Focus and Scope IJCIS embraces an interdisciplinary approach, which integrates perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, education, arts, and applied sciences to explore issues related to China and Chinese culture in a holistic way. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Language and Linguistics: Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Language Teaching and Assessment, Academic Writing. Learning and Educational Studies: Learning Methods, Learning Media, Pedagogical Innovation, Curriculum Design, Digital Learning, and Educational Technology related to Chinese language and culture. Comparative and Cross-Cultural Studies: Comparative Literature, Translation and Interpretation Studies, Intercultural Communication, and Cross-Cultural Pedagogy. Literature and the Arts: Classical and Modern Chinese Literature, Literary Theory and Criticism, Film and Drama Studies, Aesthetic Philosophy, and Cultural Adaptation. Chinese Culture and Humanities: Chinese Philosophy, Religion, History, Anthropology, Folklore, and Social Humanities. Society, Law, and Economy: Studies on Chinese society, governance, law, business, and economic development, including their influence and interaction in global contexts. Design, Media, and Creative Industries: Digital Media, Visual Communication, Cultural Production, Creative Economy, and Innovation in the Chinese cultural sphere. IJCIS welcomes any interdisciplinary research that connects China, Chinese people, or Chinese culture, whether through the lens of linguistics, education, law, design, economy, arts, or the humanities. As long as the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the Chinese world through cross-disciplinary integration, it aligns with the mission of this journal.