China International Communications Group (CICG) was founded in October 1949, since when it has been introducing China's development to the world and promoting international exchanges.
CICG is composed of 21 subsidiaries, administers two national associations and has 26 overseas branches in 14 countries and regions. Annually, it publishes some 3,000 books and periodicals in over 40 languages. Its publications are distributed in more than 180 countries and regions, and its online audience spans the whole globe.