Chinese Economic History Research is guided by Marxist and Deng Xiaoping theories, adhering to the academic principles of seeking truth from facts and encouraging a diversity of viewpoints, with a commitment to promoting the in-depth development of economic history research. The journal covers a broad range of fields, including ancient Chinese economic history, modern Chinese economic history, contemporary Chinese economic history, as well as comparative economic history between China and foreign countries. It also keeps abreast of research trends in Chinese economic thought history and world economic history.

The magazine features multiple columns, such as "Ancient Chinese Economic History," "Modern Chinese Economic History," "Contemporary Chinese Economic History," and "Comparative Economic History between China and Foreign Countries," providing readers with abundant academic resources and research achievements. The journal actively publishes outstanding papers from scholars both domestically and internationally, particularly those from countries and regions such as the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, thereby fostering an important platform for exchanges between Chinese and foreign academic circles.