Samplings from the fair
Contemporary China series
Yilin Press and Arab Scientific Publishers
The two publishers are producing three titles in Arabic as a series: China Shield, The Modernization of Chinese Economy, Encyclopedia of the Peoples of China, presenting the vivid life scenes of China's different ethnic groups, as well as the latest achievements in economic growth and scientific progress.
Arab Scientific Publishers is based in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Its president, Bassam Chebaro, says Lebanon is trying to revive its economy and is keen to learn from China.
Those reading the books will realize that China is achieving all-around development, he says.
"For the Arabic readers, these are unfamiliar but meaningful knowledge which will show that China is achieving all-around development," he says.
Studies on Contemporary Chinese Philosophy (1949-2009)
Brill and China Social Sciences Press
Brill was established in the Netherlands in 1683. Jasmin Lange of Brill says it has a long history of publishing Western scholars works on China.
"But we think that the picture on China would not have been complete without Chinese scholars' work on China," she says.
The English version, written by Guo Qiyong, summarizes the development of philosophy studies and how traditional thoughts are adhered to and carried on.
The Basic Spirits of Chinese Culture
Zhonghua Book Company
Lou Yulie, author of The Chinese Character, presents 60 years of thoughts on the origins of Chinese culture in this book, a national book award winner last year. Rights to Arabic, Polish, Turkish and Vietnamese versions were sold during the book fair.
Classics in Rhythm and Rhyme: The Beauty of Chinese Poetry
People's Literature Publishing House
Formerly a TV program, the book contains 30 of the most-loved ancient poems in China, with explanations and 10 more for extended reading. The book is audible by scanning the QR code and also has virtual reality video clips. It will be published in seven languages, including Korean, Polish and Russian.
