Book readers in China and the West will have a greater opportunity to experience each other's culture, after a key deal was signed between leading Chinese and British publishers.
Li Changchun, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), met here Tuesday with British Prime Minister David Cameron, saying that Sino-British ties generally maintain a good momentum of development.
China is the event's market focus this year, and plays a key role in international sales and rights of contents.
China was never on the radar of David Ferguson until he married a Chinese lady and decided to move to China to look for a change.
The largest delegation of Chinese writers visiting the London Book Fair is hoping to win over both British and worldwide audiences.
Several renowned experts from China and foreign countries gathered in London to discuss China's development model during the London Book Fair, exchanging views on its future.
Cambridge University Press launched a new series of works by Chinese scholars in English at the ongoing London Book Fair, which focuses on China this year.
Renowned Chinese film director Lu Chuan discussed Monday with his British counterpart Iain Softley the challenges in making films from literary works.
To help readers better understand modern China, China International Publishing Group (CIPG) now publishes more on contemporary Chinese topics.
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and a crystal ball graced the launch of a showcase event at the London Book Fair which opened on Monday, but the focus was on China.
Amazon announced in May 2011 that its e-book sales had surpassed those of paperbacks and hard covers combined, but it will be a while before Chinese publishers can make such a declaration.
In China, millions of books are sold every day in all forms, even as traditional publishers face off the competition from e-books and the online business module.