Core Insights - The 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) showcased over 22,000 quality books from more than 1,700 exhibitors across 80 countries and regions, attracting nearly 300,000 visitors from June 18 to 22 [4][5] - The theme of this year's fair was "Promoting the Inheritance and Development of Civilization, and Promoting Mutual Learning and Win-Win Cooperation," aiming to create a high-level international exchange platform [5] - The fair achieved significant results in copyright trade, with a total of 2,826 agreements (including intentions) reached during the event [14] Event Highlights - The China Writers' Pavilion focused on commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, showcasing literature related to this theme [6] - New book releases included works that explore historical culture, cutting-edge technology, and traditional Chinese culture, such as "The Horn" children's narrative poem and "The Beauty of Diversity: Art and Life in Ancient Greece" [7][8] - The fair featured a special exhibition of "50 Recommended International Copyright Books" from the guest country Malaysia, highlighting its multilingual publishing landscape [10][11] Digital Transformation - The fair emphasized the importance of digital reading and the transformation of reading habits, with nearly 80% of adults reading via mobile devices [9] - The integration of digital publishing and international cooperation was a focal point, with discussions on enhancing copyright transaction rates through digital platforms [13] International Cooperation - The fair facilitated various international collaborations, including the signing of copyright agreements for works like "The Yangtze River in the Last Decade" and "Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Technology" [15][16] - The event also highlighted the mutual translation projects between China and Italy, aiming to promote cultural exchange through literature [17] Ongoing Initiatives - Following the fair, online copyright exchanges continue, with initiatives like the "Global Cloud Book Sales Conference" and the "Sunshine Reading Plan" aimed at promoting Chinese literature globally [18]