Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine is the only national journal which represents the development of emergency medicine in China. The journal is supervised by China Association of Science and Technology, sponsored by Chinese Medical Association, and co-sponsored by Zhejiang University. The journal publishes original research articles dealing with all aspects of clinical practice and research in emergency medicine. The columns include Pre-Hospital Rescue, Emergency Care, Trauma, Resuscitation, Poisoning, Disaster Medicine, Continuing Education, etc. It has a wide coverage in China, and builds up communication with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and international emergency medicine circles. In 2005, the journal was financially supported by China Association for Science and Technology of High-Tech Periodicals, and from 2006 to 2008, it was financially supported by China Association for Science and Technology of High-Quality Periodicals. The journal has a website, which is the official Website of Emergency Branch of Chinese Medical Association. The Website items include news center, conferences, continuing education, electronic journals(based on the journal), doctors’ handbooks, and emergency medicine forum.