A look at China’s book market data shows signs of post-pandemic recovery, as well as new trends in book sales channels.
China’s Publishing Executives: A Confidence Survey
China Publishers Magazine has surveyed 100 of the country’s senior publishing executives to capture their outlook for China’s book market.
China Bestsellers in August: Charting Summer’s End
The Chinese bestseller lists in August showed an unusual level of interest in newer works as well as the traditionally favored classics.
China Bestsellers in July: Dreams of Red-Hot Book Sales
As China’s school reading lists sell the classics, ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’ is being newly adapted in dance, museum shows, and on screens.
China Bestsellers: Summer Shuffles Book Sales
The school-holiday reading lists change China’s summer bestseller lists, as tourism and social media savvy shapes book sales.
Beijing’s 2024 Book Fair Closes, Some 300,000 Attending
The Beijing International Book Fair reports finishing its 2024 run with a gain in public attendance and some 1,600 exhibitors.
China Bestsellers: May’s Television-Fueled Nonfiction Win
On China’s nonfiction list in May, Fei Zhi’s army of ‘Cats’ books were held at bay by the TV-powered arrival of Li Juan’s ‘My Altay.’
China Bestsellers in April: ‘Insensitive Force,’ Expression
China’s April bestseller lists are starting to include more mental-health content for young readers, looking at ‘insensitive force’ and expressiveness.
China Bestsellers: March’s Urgent Nonfiction for Students
An act of violence among school students may be prompting readers in China to make quick bestsellers of social nonfiction for youngsters.
China Bestsellers: February’s Bid for Good Relationships
The holiday-filled February market in China threw some light on the self-help sector and the desire of many consumers to upgrade their social relationships.