The 31st edition of the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday in Beijing under the theme "Promoting the Heritage and Development of Civilizations, Encouraging Exchanges and Mutual Learning for Win-Win Cooperation."
This edition brings together 1,700 publishers, authors, and cultural institutions from 80 countries, including Morocco, which is taking part through a stand initiated by the Embassy of the Kingdom in China, featuring publications from two Moroccan publishing houses.
The event, running until Sunday, showcases around 220,000 Chinese and foreign books across an exhibition space of 60,000 square meters, according to the organizers.
Participants are presenting their publications as part of a diverse program including forums, book launches, signing sessions, and meetings with authors.
Several exhibitions are featured in this edition, notably one dedicated to British artist David Hockney in collaboration with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, a presentation of the archives of Princeton University (USA), and an exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of Penguin Books in partnership with the British publisher.
MAP:18 June 2025
