Books
Chengdu’s Investment in Boosting Bookstore Businesses and Cultivating Reading Culture
Chengdu, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, has announced a significant investment of 15 million yuan ($2 million) to revitalize and support its bookstore businesses. This initiative,...
Edward Burtynsky Captures Global Industry’s Reach in “China in Africa”
Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discovered his passion at age 11 when his father bought...
Ethical Elephant Tourism Thrives at Samui Elephant Sanctuary
In the tropical haven of Koh Samui, Thailand, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have...
From Shy Teen to Healing Guide: Sonia Samtani’s Mission to Help Others Overcome Procrastination
Sonia Samtani’s journey from a shy teenager with low self-esteem to a respected therapist...
Yaeyama Kyori Wagyu: Japan’s Unique Beef Shines in Vietnam’s Michelin-Starred Kitchens
Not all Wagyu beef is created equal, and beef aficionados are quick to note...
Dulwich College Beijing Hosts Inspirational Book Sharing Event
Dulwich College in Beijing recently celebrated a book sharing event, inspired by the "My Reading Life" essay contest initiated earlier in 2023. This initiative...
Popular Book Series on Chinese Pioneers Attracts Young Readers
In late July, a book expo in Jinan, Shandong Province, brought together authors and readers to discuss a book series dedicated to pioneering Chinese...
Yao Peisheng: Bridging Chinese and Russian Cultures Through Bilingual Literature
Yao Peisheng's Literary Venture: A Bridge between Chinese and Russian CulturesAt 78 years of age, Yao Peisheng, former Chinese ambassador and cultural enthusiast, embarked...
2023 Shanghai Book Fair: A Confluence of Tradition and Modernity
In the early morning outside the Shanghai Exhibition Center, Zhang Sijing, an avid reader and mother of two, believed she and her family were...
Reflections on Genetic Engineering: A Blind Visionary’s Perspective
When Chong Chan-yau, a notable figure spearheading multiple Hong Kong-based NGOs, delved into Walter Isaacson's “The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the...
China’s Innovative Leap: First Magazine-Themed Store Opens in Shanghai
In an innovative move aiming to keep the allure of traditional brick-and-mortar businesses alive in a digitizing world, China's first-ever magazine-themed store was unveiled...
Multilingual Editions of “A Concise History of the Communist Party of China” Released
Beijing recently celebrated the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) by unveiling multilingual editions of "A Concise History...
Examining Marine Life and Scientific Knowledge in a Historical Context
CITIC Press Group in Beijing has recently released the final volume of the collection "Notes of Hai Cuo Tu," authored by science blogger Zhang...
Creative Writing Project Expands to Showcase Rural China and Agriculture
More than 30 chief editors of literature publications and heads of publishing houses in China have recently attended a signing ceremony. The purpose of...
Exploring the Rich Folklore of Beijing: A Comprehensive Guide
An encyclopedia with an exclusive focus on Beijing folklore was recently released at the Beijing Tsinghua Tongheng Planning and Design Institute. The book is...
The Yilin Press Event in Beijing Highlights the Chinese Translation of The Persians
The Yilin Press recently organized an event called "Time Travel: The Trip to Explore Persia" in Beijing to promote the Chinese version of the...
Chinese Original Stories and Illustrations Shine at the Annual Children’s Book Fair in Bologna, Italy
The Palace Cats picture book series has garnered attention from visitors to the exhibition area of a Chinese publishing house at the Bologna Children's...
Beijing Book Fair 2023 Breaks Records, Signals Recovery for Chinese Publishing Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on various industries, including publishing in China. Over the past three years, the publishing industry in China has...
Meet Yangla and Tseyang, the dedicated restorers of rare Tibetan scriptures who have spent over a decade nursing ancient texts back to life.
Yangla and Tseyang are two restorers of Tibetan ancient texts who approach their work with a great deal of care and attention to detail....
