CICG attends 2026 London Book Fair

The 2026 London Book Fair was held at Olympia London from March 10 to 12. China International Communications Group (CICG) attended the fair through its various affiliated institutions, including China International Book Trading Corporation, Foreign Languages Press, Sinolingua Press, and New Star Press.

The exhibition area of China International Communications Group (CICG) at the London Book Fair. [Photo/CICG]

At its exhibition area, CICG presented a wide range of publications, including works by Chinese national leaders and other China-themed books. More than 1,000 titles published by CICG's affiliated presses were on display, covering themes such as Chinese culture, literature, social sciences, language learning, and children's literature. The books were published in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, Russian, French, Spanish, and Arabic, attracting publishers and readers from around the world.

Guests unveil the English editions of "China Development Report 2025" and "Global Development Report 2025" at the London Book Fair, March 10, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

On March 10, the English editions of "China Development Report 2025" and "Global Development Report 2025" were launched during the book fair. The event, under the guidance of CICG and jointly organized by Foreign Languages Press and China Development Press, also featured a think tank dialogue attended by more than 40 Chinese and international guests.

Participants attend the promotional event titled "Stories Without Limits: The 20-Year Journey of Midnight Library" at the London Book Fair, March 10, 2026. [Photo/CICG]

Also on March 10, New Star Press hosted a promotional event titled "Stories Without Limits: The 20-Year Journey of Midnight Library." Wang Huan, deputy editor-in-chief of New Star Press, said that over the past two decades, the Midnight Library series has published more than 830 works by over 100 internationally renowned authors.

The event showcased the growing international presence of China's mystery fiction. Organizers of the event also announced that works by well-known Chinese mystery writers Zhiwen and Hu Yanyun will be published in English by the U.K.-based publishing group Legend Times, a sign that China's original mystery fiction is beginning to enter the mainstream English-language market on a larger scale.

During the fair, Foreign Languages Press also showcased more than 1,000 publishing-themed cultural and creative products developed by over 60 Chinese publishing and cultural institutions. A dedicated "China Publishing Creative Products" section was also set up, highlighting how China's publishing industry is expanding beyond traditional publishing into cultural and creative merchandising. 

The London Book Fair, founded in 1971, is a leading international book fair for rights trading and the world's second-largest event of its kind after the Frankfurt Book Fair. It is also one of the most important publishing industry gatherings in Europe each spring.