Core Insights - The 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) is being held from June 18 to 22, 2023, with Malaysia as the guest of honor [1][3] - The fair features over 22,000 types of quality books from more than 1,700 exhibitors across 80 countries and regions, covering an exhibition area of 60,000 square meters [3] Highlights of the Book Fair - The exhibition includes six major categories: thematic books, philosophy and social sciences, ancient books, science and technology, literature and arts, and children's books, showcasing both domestic and international classics [3] - Two new thematic exhibition areas have been added: one commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the other focusing on world cultural heritage [3] Activities and Events - A series of literary dialogues and seminars will take place, including the "Beijing Writers' Day" and the "World Writers Talk China" seminar, featuring renowned authors [4] - The newly established Author Focus aims to connect authors with readers through dedicated sessions [4] Special Exhibitions - The fair will showcase a special exhibition on the works of Chinese author Mai Jia, featuring around 80 translated works in over 30 languages [5] - A digital exhibition area will highlight the application of big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence in publishing [5] Thematic Zones - The fair includes various thematic zones such as the BIBF Art Book Exhibition, BIBF Illustration Exhibition, and BIBF Food Book Exhibition, catering to diverse cultural interests [6] - The BIBF Art Book Exhibition spans 1,200 square meters and focuses on the visual language and structural expression of books [6]