CICG attends Tunis int'l book fair
The 39th Tunis International Book Fair kicked off on Friday, with China as the guest of honor. China International Communications Group (CICG) participated in the event for the first time, presenting a diverse collection of Chinese publications to international audience.
At the fair, CICG presented China-themed publications in nine languages, including French, Arabic, and English. These collections featured the "Keywords to Understand China" book series, along with works on Chinese culture, academic classics, children's literature, and Chinese language teaching materials.
Crowds gather at the Chinese booth during the 39th Tunis International Book Fair in Tunis, Tunisia, April 25, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Tunisian President Kais Saied visited the Chinese booth, where he was briefed on China's collaboration with international publishers to produce multilingual China-themed books.
During the event, CICG organized several activities, including the launch of new books, signing ceremonies for translated works, and promotional events for initiatives such as the Orchid Awards.
The Chinese booth showcases various China-themed books during the 39th Tunis International Book Fair in Tunis, Tunisia, April 25, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
A representative from CICG introduces books to visitors during the 39th Tunis International Book Fair in Tunis, Tunisia, April 25, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Publishers under CICG also held copyright discussions and reached preliminary agreements with counterparts from Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and other countries.
A woman browses through a brochure about the Orchid Awards at the Chinese booth during the 39th Tunis International Book Fair in Tunis, Tunisia, April 25, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
As the inaugural publication of the China-Arab Cultural Publishing Center, a Chinese tourism guidebook was introduced on the opening day. Jointly published by Sinolingua Press and the Tunisian National Tourist Office, the guidebook is distributed at airports and hotels.
The official poster of the 39th Tunis International Book Fair [Photo/CICG]
Established in 1982, the Tunis International Book Fair attracts over 150,000 visitors each year and is recognized as a key book fair in Africa.