In a symphony of pages and festivities, more than 100 Chinese bookstores in 40 nations—including the US, UK, France, Singapore, Tunisia, and Australia—recently hosted the 16th Global Overseas Chinese Bookstores United Exhibition for the Chinese Book Spring Festival. According to China’s National Press and Publication Administration, this initiative transformed retail spaces into cultural beacons during the Lunar New Year celebrations.
At the heart of each venue lay an impressive array of President Xi Jinping’s writings alongside interpretive study aids. Curators spotlighted premium books elucidating major Party and state policies, while showcasing the triumphs of China’s modern development and their worldwide resonance. This curated collection served as a window into the nation’s vision and progress.
The exhibitions extended beyond ideology, parading Spring Festival specials, bestselling scholarly works, innovative kids’ books, and beginner-friendly Mandarin textbooks. These offerings appealed to families, students, and curious locals alike, enriching the festive atmosphere with literary depth.
Engagement soared with reader-focused events: essay competitions titled ‘My Spring Festival Story,’ art weeks featuring renowned authors, and storytelling forums under ‘Stories that Link the World.’ Interactive fun included crafting poetic couplets and decoding lantern riddles, offering foreigners a hands-on taste of Chinese traditions.
This worldwide book bonanza highlights how cultural diplomacy thrives through literature. By blending education, entertainment, and exchange, the 16th edition reinforced China’s global cultural footprint, inviting the world to partake in its Spring Festival joy and wisdom.