Beijing Book Fair Promotes Cross-cultural Exchanges through Literature

Beijing, 24 Jun (ONA) --- The 30th Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) attracted 1,600 exhibitors from 71 countries and regions to showcase 220,000 Chinese and international titles.

Over 1,000 cultural events were held, with more than 2,100 copyright trade agreements or statements of intent reached.

Billed as the world's second-largest book fair, the BIBF broadens the channel for Chinese culture to go global and serves as a bridge for exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

Chinese publishing houses spotlighted major titles illustrating the nation's development path, achievements and cultural heritage for international audiences.

The fair created platforms for dialogue between Chinese and foreign publishers, writers and translators alike, with forums exploring themes like how to use the medium of written language to promote dialogue and exchanges between different civilizations.

More than 20 countries hosted national exhibition booths, Xinhua news agency reported.

A series of activities including book tours, writers' meets and translators' cafes offered diverse avenues for global participants to appreciate the interactions of civilizations.

With an attendance of nearly 300,000 visitors, the book fair forged closer bonds between China's publishing industry and international counterparts, exemplifying a mutual embrace of cultural openness and shared prosperity through literary exchanges.

--- Ends/Khalid