Abstract: The Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery has been constantly innovating and gradually developing into the top scientific and technological journals in China since its inception in 2002. It has made important contributions to promote the digestive surgery. The journal always adheres to the policy of "focusing on improvement and popularization", attaches great importance to the quality of the content, and becomes a good partner of surgeons. It has created a high‑quality academic platform to promote innovation. Furthermore, it has formed the Elite Group of Chinese Digestive Surgery to provide a broad stage for young talents. Young scholars have cooperated and innovated on this platform, inputting infinite vitality into the journal.