Xinhua Dictionary, a Chinese icon, sets two Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records confirmed on Tuesday that the Xinhua Dictionary, which is published by The Commercial Press in China, is the world's Most Popular Dictionary and the Best-Selling Book (regularly updated).

As of July 28, 2015 - which was the last time the dictionary was updated - the Xinhua Dictionary had sold 567 million copies globally, Guinness World Records announced at the presentation ceremony in London. The dictionary was first published in 1953.

"Our teams have completed extensive data investigation, collection and examination for these two records, and we are delighted to verify that the Xinhua Dictionary is the most popular dictionary and the best-selling regularly updated book," said Marco Frigatti, senior vice-president for records at Guinness.