The English version includes sections on China's national conditions, political party system, state institutions, and a section on China today. It also features an annual special edition, news photographs, and a chronicle of major events. The yearbook has over one million words and contains more than 100 photographs of historical value.

All data in the China Yearbook are sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics, ministries, and leading academic institutions.

Committed to fostering international knowledge exchange, the China Yearbook has expanded its global footprint in recent years. In 2024, it was showcased at the Beijing International Book Fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the Sixth World Media Summit, and featured in virtual presentations at the annual conferences of the North American Council on East Asian Libraries and the European Association of Sinological Librarians.