UK publisher looks to Chinese authors for strong local insight

LONDON - When Paul Goulding began his career in international publishing in the early 1980s, he never imagined that one day he would only publish books about China.

During the London Book Fair this year, ahead of the World Book and Copyright Day, Goulding signed a deal with China's Economic Science Press, buying the copyright of 10 books of China's Road series. His company, Paths International Ltd, plans to introduce English versions of the books to Western readers on topics covering China's urban development, economic globalization, pension security and military system.

"We feel the books link closely with the Belt and Road Initiative. We publish journals on the B&R. It's a part of the theme of development and growth and future of China. We think it is unique," Goulding told Xinhua News Agency.