Books

In the Age of AI, Animal Fables and Editorial Cartoons Return

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence reshapes the 21st century, Student B Press has launchedAnimal Intelligence, a cross-genre publishing project that revives animal fables and editorial cartoons as tools for reflection in the AI era.

2026-02-17 22:30 2532

Global Times: Why is legislation needed for reading in China?

BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A reader of people.com.cn recently asked: February 1 marked the official implementation of the Regulations on Promoting National Reading. Reading books and newspapers is largely a matter of personal interest, so why does the country need to enact a dedicated ...

2026-02-02 20:51 3914

The 16th "China Books Around Worldwide" to Launch Globally During 2026 Chinese New Year

BEIJING, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the upcoming 2026 Chinese New Year, the 16th "China Books Around Worldwide" organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNPIEC) will be held simultaneously at Chinese bookstores across 33 countries and regions wor...

2026-01-29 15:37 3194

Understand China in the new era: What Chinese modernization means for the world

BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Daily: To understand China, it is essential to understand Chinese modernization — what it entails, why it matters, and what it means for global development. ThroughXi Jinping: The Governance of China, leaders and scholars from across ...

2026-01-07 22:30 2886

Beijing Review:Understanding Contemporary China Through Primary Sources

BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than half a century, China has moved from being one of the world's poorest countries to a technological and economic powerhouse. China has achieved unprecedented development successes. How do Chinese leaders themselves interpret the country's develo...

2025-12-12 10:53 1612

'Keywords to Understand China' new series facilitates cultural understanding

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn:   Keywords to understand China: Common values of humanity The multilingual book series "Keywords to Understand China: Global Civilization Initiative," the latest of the "Keywords to Understand China" p...

2025-12-05 16:13 1788

SHEIN Partners with Alibris to Offer Books Just in Time for the Holiday Season

New Category Taps Into Gen Z's Renewed Love of Physical Books, Demand for Affordable Titles LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SHEIN, the global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, is expanding its offerings for customers by launching a brand-new book category through a collaboration ...

2025-11-13 22:00 2324

Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize 2025 Winner Announced

Young author Liao Jing garners first prize for her work Spring Will Never Fall BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The award ceremony for the Eighth Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize was held inBeijing on November 1, 2025. Young authorLiao Jing won the first prize for her work Spring Will Nev...

2025-11-12 17:19 845

Book trilogy promotes construction of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics

BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on a book trilogy introducing the Double Helix Theory and Methodology to advance the development of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics. Intro: A new think tank approach known as double helix theory and methodology ha...

2025-11-04 22:00 1068

Global Times: China-South Korea Literature Salon held at Korean Cultural Center in Beijing

BEIJING, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To thoroughly study, promote, and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and to advance mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, the Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held on Wednesday at the...

2025-10-30 09:11 1078

Beijing Review: Understanding China through its leader's voice

BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical suspicion and strategic mistrust, it is tempting to dismiss official documents from rival nations as mere propaganda. This temptation is especially strong when it comes toChina whose political system, economic ...

2025-10-21 20:22 1415

$1 MILLION BERGGRUEN PHILOSOPHY PRIZE AWARDED TO MICHAEL SANDEL

World-renowned philosopher elevates public discourse and illuminates ethical and civic questions of our time LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Berggruen Institute today named political philosopherMichael Sandel as the 2025 Laureate of the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture. On...

2025-10-14 18:00 1196

Beijing Review: The unfinished battle against historical amnesia

BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of living registered survivors of the 1937-38 Nanjing Massacre decreased to just 25 afterXiong Shulan passed away in late September at the age of 94, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders announced onSeptemb...

2025-10-10 16:06 1743

Yuewen's Integrated IP Strategy Powers Global Breakthrough of Lord of Mysteries

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The first season of Lord of Mysteries, adapted from Yuewen's celebrated intellectual property (IP) and streamed on Crunchyroll , recently concluded its global run, marking a new milestone for C...

2025-09-30 23:27 1935

Science fiction writer Liu Cixin dissects the popularity of his epic work

BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: "Epic", "stunning", "ambitious", "brilliant", "profound", "genius" — these are some of the words often quoted by users on the book review platform Goodreads, who rated Death's End, the final installment in theThree-Body...

2025-09-27 15:08 2096

Blue book hailed for fostering understanding of China

BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Experts, scholars and diplomats attend the release event of International Situation and China's Foreign Affairs (2024-25) in Beijing on Thursday. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn...

2025-08-26 15:43 1309

The 5th Sunshine Reading Program underway globally

BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5th Sunshine Reading Program was jointly launched by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF) and China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. during the 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) inBeijing on June 20 2025. At pres...

2025-08-20 09:53 1496

What dreams are made of - Exclusive interview with dream weaver Wang Chaoge

BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from chinadaily.com.cn:    What dreams are made of - Exclusive interview with dream weaver Wang Chaoge You've heard the phrase: "getting lost in a good book". Well, thanks to ingenious architecture, bold artistic devices and car...

2025-08-14 17:28 1437

K-Comics Make Inroads with North American Buyers and Fans

KOCCA Hosts K-Story&Comics in America * Five-day business and exhibition event held in Los Angeles starting July 30 * 10 Korean content companies held export consultations worth $15.7 million * Strong interest from global players like Netflix, Alcon, Inklore, and Tokyopop in K-Comics * Ove...

2025-08-05 00:00 1720

Publisher Two Virgins Begins Selling Books on Amazon.com in United States

TOKYO, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Virgins Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Publisher Two Virgins"), aTokyo-based publishing company that handles a wide range of genres, including art, architecture, fashion, lifestyle, picture books, and comics, will begin selling works by Studio Ghibli,Tadanori Yok...

2025-07-14 14:00 1453

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