[1] Originally a state-owned entity under the Jiangsu Provincial Press and Publication Bureau, it transitioned to a market-oriented enterprise in 2001 while retaining its academic focus.
[2] The press is renowned for its Jiangsu Local Documents Series, which compiles rare Ming-Qing dynasty manuscripts, and the Jiangnan Cultural Archives, a multi-volume project documenting Jiangsu's literary and artistic heritage.
It has digitized over 5,000 historical records since 2010 through its Jiangsu Classics Database, partnering with institutions like Nanjing University.
[3] Notable publications include annotated editions of The Chronicles of Suzhou (2015) and Huizhou Merchant Archives (2020).
JSNP collaborates with international entities such as Harvard-Yenching Institute for translations of classical Chinese texts.