坚定文化自信 建设文化强国丨第三十一届北京国际图书博览会在北京举办

Core Points - The 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) opened on June 18, showcasing 220,000 high-quality books from over 1,700 exhibitors across 80 countries and regions, with the theme "Promoting the Inheritance and Development of Civilization, and Promoting Mutual Learning and Win-Win Cooperation" [3][4][12] - The fair has become the most influential book fair in China and the most internationalized book fair in Asia since its inception in 1986, with an increase of nine new countries participating compared to the previous year [3][4] Group 1: Exhibits and Highlights - The exhibition prominently featured important works by General Secretary Xi Jinping and related study materials, showcasing significant publishing achievements since the new era [5][6] - A special focus was placed on the "Xi Jinping's Stories of Poverty Alleviation," which has been translated into over 40 foreign languages since its original publication in September 2020 [5][12] - The "Marx Collection" series, a major academic cultural project, was also highlighted, aiming to compile and present significant documents related to the formation and development of Marxism [6][12] Group 2: Thematic Areas and Contributions - The exhibition area dedicated to high-quality publications covered six major categories, including philosophy, social sciences, ancient books, science and technology, literature, and children's books [7] - The fair included a special exhibition for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War, along with a display of award-winning books from the Chinese Book Special Contribution Award [7][12] - Major Chinese publishing groups, including China Publishing Group and China International Publishing Group, showcased their works, contributing to the promotion of China's national image [8][9] Group 3: International Engagement and Cultural Exchange - The fair served as a platform for international cultural exchange, with participation from over 600 domestic units and a focus on showcasing Chinese cultural achievements and "going global" initiatives [9][10] - The "Han Translated World Academic Classics" series, a significant academic translation project, was also featured, highlighting China's cultural inclusivity and academic responsibility [11] - The 18th Chinese Book Special Contribution Award recognized 16 individuals from 12 countries for their contributions to promoting Chinese culture and understanding of Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics [12][13]