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Literature: Book chosen for major Leipzig fair

Xun Xiu Ji (Looking for Embroidery) has been named one of China's most beautiful books together with 24 other works from 20 publishing houses from across the country. The 25 books will represent China at the annual Most Beautiful Book in the World competition to be held in Leipzig, Germany, next year. The selection process was started in 2003 by the Shanghai News and Press Bureau. Since then, 321 books have been submitted and 19 have won the global title.

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