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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

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London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges

STORY: London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) STORYLINE: The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, wrapped up on Thursday. Gareth Rapley, London Book Fair director, was pleasantly surprised by the active participation of Chinese publishers and called for strengthening cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) "We're delighted to see an increase this year from China. It's great, a large number of publishers. I mean it's something we want to just build upon. My understanding is there's great relationship, I think. Here in the UK, we have a great trade relationship with China. I think a lot of business done between the two countries, a lot of great publishing relationships that go on. I think cultural exchange and dia

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-INTERNATIONAL-COLLABORATION

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a booth displaying China-themed books at London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-INTERNATIONAL-COLLABORATION

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A booth displaying China-themed books is seen at London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-INTERNATIONAL-COLLABORATION

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the book launch of the "China Perspective" Series at London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-INTERNATIONAL-COLLABORATION

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A participant talks with a staff member at a booth displaying China-themed books at London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-INTERNATIONAL-COLLABORATION

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A guest attends the publishing forum on the "China's Academic Sharing and Dissemination Around the Globe" and book launch of the "China Perspective" Series at London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 12, 2024 shows books displayed at the London Book Fair in London, Britain. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(240313) -- LONDON, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 12, 2024 shows the London Book Fair in London, Britain. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers

STORY: London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the London Book Fair 2024 2. various of Chinese publishers showing their books 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JEREMY NORTH, Managing director of Taylor & Francis 4. various of a book-launching ceremony STORYLINE: The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. Speaking to Xinhua after the launch of the "China Perspective" Series, the managing director for book publishing at Taylor & Francis Jeremy North said that people need books not only written by Western scholars but also those coming directly from China. SOUNDBITE (English): JEREMY NORTH, Managing director of Taylor & Francis "So I think our partnerships with our Chinese publishing partners are a wonderful example o

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London Book Fair award recipient Hayakawa

Hiroshi Hayakawa (L), 81, president of Japanese publisher Hayakawa Publishing Corp., poses with Nobel Prize-winning British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro after receiving the London Book Fair 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award plaque from him at an award ceremony in London on June 19, 2023. Hayakawa was commended for years of bringing stories from around the world to Japanese readers.

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London Book Fair award recipient Hayakawa

Hiroshi Hayakawa, 81, president of Japanese publisher Hayakawa Publishing Corp., poses with a plaque after receiving the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the London Book Fair at an award ceremony in London on June 19, 2023, for years of bringing stories from around the world to Japanese readers.

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Offerings from Chinese publishers warmly received at London Book Fair

STORY: Offerings from Chinese publishers warmly received at London Book Fair DATELINE: April 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER FIELL, Author 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MYRIAM POORT, VP Humanities Publishing of Springer Nature 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG FANG, Head of Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PETER FIELL, Author STORYLINE: The three-day London Book Fair (LBF) concluded on Thursday, with offerings from Chinese publishers receiving warm response from international publishers and industry professionals. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "At the London Book Fair, the famous traditional Chinese painting here has attracted lots of visitors. But this is not the only thing from China that has amazed people at the event." "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" - a masterpiece from the Song Dynas

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINA-PUBLISHERS

(230421) -- LONDON, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a booth displaying China-themed books at the London Book Fair in London, Britain. The three-day London Book Fair concluded on Thursday, with offerings from Chinese publishers receiving warm response from international publishers and industry professionals. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Offerings from Chinese publishers warmly received at London Book Fair" (Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINA-THEMED BOOKS

(230420) -- LONDON, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes pictures of a Chinese painting at a booth displaying China-themed books at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. More than 40 Chinese publishers, supported by China's National Press and Publication Administration, are showcasing over 2,300 types of China-themed books. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINA-THEMED BOOKS

(230420) -- LONDON, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman reads at a booth displaying China-themed books at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. More than 40 Chinese publishers, supported by China's National Press and Publication Administration, are showcasing over 2,300 types of China-themed books. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINA-THEMED BOOKS

(230420) -- LONDON, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a booth displaying China-themed books at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. More than 40 Chinese publishers, supported by China's National Press and Publication Administration, are showcasing over 2,300 types of China-themed books. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINA-THEMED BOOKS

(230420) -- LONDON, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man reads at a booth displaying China-themed books at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. More than 40 Chinese publishers, supported by China's National Press and Publication Administration, are showcasing over 2,300 types of China-themed books. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINA-THEMED BOOKS

(230420) -- LONDON, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man visits a booth displaying China-themed books at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday. More than 40 Chinese publishers, supported by China's National Press and Publication Administration, are showcasing over 2,300 types of China-themed books. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(230419) -- LONDON, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a poster at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday with a strong presence of Chinese publishers. The book fair, launched in 1971, is scheduled to run until Thursday and boasts the participation of over 1,700 companies from 60 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(230419) -- LONDON, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday with a strong presence of Chinese publishers. The book fair, launched in 1971, is scheduled to run until Thursday and boasts the participation of over 1,700 companies from 60 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(230419) -- LONDON, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A logo is pictured at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday with a strong presence of Chinese publishers. The book fair, launched in 1971, is scheduled to run until Thursday and boasts the participation of over 1,700 companies from 60 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(230419) -- LONDON, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a poster at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday with a strong presence of Chinese publishers. The book fair, launched in 1971, is scheduled to run until Thursday and boasts the participation of over 1,700 companies from 60 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(230419) -- LONDON, April 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman is pictured at the London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 18, 2023. London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday with a strong presence of Chinese publishers. The book fair, launched in 1971, is scheduled to run until Thursday and boasts the participation of over 1,700 companies from 60 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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London Book Fair kicks off with strong Chinese publisher presence

STORY: London Book Fair kicks off with strong Chinese publisher presence DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: LONDON CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of London Book Fair 2023 3. various of Chinese publishers and their events in LBF 2023 4. SOUNDBITE (English): JANET NOBLE, Chair of Judges for Yoto Carnegie Awards 2023 STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "One of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs is on! This year's London Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday in the British capital, attracting professionals from the industry worldwide." The book fair, launched in 1971, is scheduled to run until Thursday and boasts the participation of over 1,700 companies from 60 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (English): JANET NOBLE, Chair of Judges for Yoto Carnegie Awards 2023 "Well, I mean, it's a showcase, first of all, I mean, we've got publishers from all over the world here. And so it's a place to meet peo

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-READING CHINA

(230127) -- LONDON, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jack Flowers shows his newly bought simplified version of Journey to the West, one of the four classics of Chinese literature, at the Guanghwa Bookshop in London, Britain, Jan. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Book fair in London promotes understanding of today's China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-READING CHINA

(230127) -- LONDON, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Marcus Broadbent reads at the Guanghwa Bookshop in London, Britain, Jan. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Book fair in London promotes understanding of today's China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Chinese-themed books showcased at London Book Fair

STORY: Chinese-themed books showcased at London Book Fair DATELINE: April 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of London Book Fair 2. various of a promoting event 3. various of launch ceremony of "China and the Shared Human Future: Exploring Common Values and Goals" STORYLINE: Shu Lin's Grandpa, a children's picture book illustrated by British-Chinese artist Yu Rong, was showcased at the just-concluded London Book Fair, sparking heated discussions about how to better tell Chinese stories to international readers. The book tells a story about Shu Lin, a Chinese immigrant girl, who finds it hard to gain acceptance in her new school, until her grandfather saves the day. The book combines paper-cutting and ink painting with other Chinese elements to create a painting style that is both classical and modern. Renowned British sociologist Martin Albrow also brought his new book to the book fair. Albrow is a pioneer in the study of globalization in the West, and he

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-THEMED BOOK

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- British-Chinese artist Yu Rong displays the children's picture book "Shu Lin's Grandpa" at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. Shu Lin's Grandpa, a children's picture book illustrated by British-Chinese artist Yu Rong, was showcased at the London Book Fair on Tuesday, sparking heated discussions about how to better tell Chinese stories to international readers. TO GO WITH "Chinese-themed children's book comes into spotlight at London Book Fair" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-THEMED BOOK

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- British-Chinese artist Yu Rong (2nd L, 2nd row) poses for photos with readers and staff at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. Shu Lin's Grandpa, a children's picture book illustrated by British-Chinese artist Yu Rong, was showcased at the London Book Fair on Tuesday, sparking heated discussions about how to better tell Chinese stories to international readers. TO GO WITH "Chinese-themed children's book comes into spotlight at London Book Fair" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-THEMED BOOK

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 5, 2022 shows the children's picture book "Shu Lin's Grandpa" at London Book Fair in London, Britain. Shu Lin's Grandpa, a children's picture book illustrated by British-Chinese artist Yu Rong, was showcased at the London Book Fair on Tuesday, sparking heated discussions about how to better tell Chinese stories to international readers. TO GO WITH "Chinese-themed children's book comes into spotlight at London Book Fair" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE-THEMED BOOK

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor reads "Shu Lin's Grandpa" at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. Shu Lin's Grandpa, a children's picture book illustrated by British-Chinese artist Yu Rong, was showcased at the London Book Fair on Tuesday, sparking heated discussions about how to better tell Chinese stories to international readers. TO GO WITH "Chinese-themed children's book comes into spotlight at London Book Fair" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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First live London Book Fair since 2019 begins

STORY: First live London Book Fair since 2019 begins DATELINE: April 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair STORYLINE: The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. The event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was offered in the virtual format last year. "It makes a big difference to see people as you don't get quite the same buzz in a Zoom meeting. This will lead to far more business," said children's publisher Janetta Otter-Barry. "Publishing is a creative industry and you thrive off learning from other people. We're excited to get back and network with writers and publishers," said Jane Rowland from the publisher Troubador. Guo Guang, general manager of China Youth Press International Ltd., to

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 5, 2022 shows a scene of London Book Fair in London, Britain. The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 5, 2022 shows a scene of London Book Fair in London, Britain. The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man reads a book at a booth at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman steps out of a booth at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a booth at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People talk at a booth of Chinese books at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR

(220406) -- LONDON, April 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man talks at a booth of Chinese books at London Book Fair in London, Britain, April 5, 2022. The first in-person London Book Fair, one of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday after suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019. The Fair, which was launched in 1971, is set to run until Thursday with more than 900 exhibitors. (Xinhua/Li Ying)