Core Insights - The 2025 South China Book Festival and the 7th Shenzhen Book Fair opened on November 13, featuring a blend of cultural and technological elements, with a focus on cross-industry collaboration in culture, tourism, and sports [2][3] Event Overview - The book fair spans 5 days, from November 13 to November 17, and includes a main venue at Shenzhen Book City and multiple sub-venues across the city, promoting a city-wide reading initiative [2] - Over 600 publishing units are participating, showcasing nearly 400,000 publications and 60,000 cultural creative products, along with more than 100 cultural activities [3][4] Exhibition Areas - The main venue covers approximately 49,000 square meters, featuring distinct areas such as the publication exhibition area, smart living area, stationery and cultural creative area, and a bookstore pop-up area [3][4] - The smart living area emphasizes technology integration, showcasing AI robots, smart living products, and interactive experiences [4] Cultural Activities - The festival includes a second illustration and planner festival, a movie market celebrating the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, and a BOOKWALK area designed for families with young children [5][6][7] - The interactive sports area is linked to the National Games, promoting urban sports culture through an open layout and engaging activities [7]