The soft science journals included in Peking University Chinese Journal Network are also the source journals of CSSCI, but they rank relatively low in the management category, belonging to the lower-middle level.
In contrast, China Soft Science Journals are not only core journals and CSSCI source journals, but also class A important journals recognized by the management department of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. This position reflects its high level and influence in the field of domestic soft science research.
To sum up, the rankings of soft science and China soft science journals in Peking University Chinese Journal Network and CSSCI source journals are similar, but their management level and development prospects are different.