At the 18th Beijing International Book Fair, the Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press launched new digital products [see post "Roads of China’s digital publishing export"] : a digital reading pen for foreign languages “Wai Yantong” [probably Viaton], Internet teaching materials and a collaborative translation platform. The digital reading pen will be promoted in primary [...]
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Foreign Language Teaching & Research Press: on digital road to educational service provider (China)
08/09/2011Shanda Literature (China): harvest of diverse development
06/09/2011Thanks to its diverse reading channels and development, Shanda Literature earned 173 million RMB net revenue in the second quarter this year (+24% y-o-y) according to its latest financial statement, for a total of 311 million RMB net revenue in the first half year (+111% y-o-y). At present, Shanda Literature has six original literature webs [...]
Roads of China’s digital publishing export
06/09/2011During the Beijing International Book Fair, journalists of China Press and Publishing Journal interviewed participants about their viewpoints and experiences concerning “go out”. Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP): new content channels and technology for overseas markets. To make its products more suitable for overseas markets, FLTRP has adapted content to different media formats [...]
China’s publishing industry: “going out” success factors
05/09/2011According to the 2011 Press and Publication Industry Report released recently, China’s “deficit” in copyright trade is narrowing [see post "China’s copyright trade improving"], and the “go out” strategy of Chinese publications has made excellent progress. Major reasons are: Focus on both domestic and foreign markets At present, China’s publishing companies participate in book fairs [...]
18th Beijing International Book Fair opened (China)
31/08/2011The 18th Beijing International Book Fair opened at the China International Exhibition Center with a total exhibition area of 53,600 m2. As the guest of honor, Netherland has an exhibition area of 1,500 m2. The digital publishing section covering 10,000 m2 is a highlight of this fair, and digital reading terminal products as well as [...]
Chongqing Daily launched iPad app (China)
26/08/2011The Chongqing Daily launched it’s iPad app which includes both the “original (paper) edition” as well as the “real-time update edition” offering the latest information. Users can download the application from Apple’s App Store for free to read the latest six issues Chongqing Daily. Source: Chongqing Daily launched iPad application (in Chinese)
First “Digital Publishing and Distribution” course established at university in Shanghai (China)
10/08/2011On July 29th, China’s first “key discipline” Digital Publishing and Distribution was established at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). It is one of the cooperation programs between GAPP and USST to foster inter-disciplinary talents with high ability in both technology and operation to meet the need caused by the restructuring process [...]
Shanghai will strive for 70 billion RMB annual output in Digital Publishing (China)
08/08/2011In 2010, Shanghai’s digital industry achieved sales of more than 22 billion RMB, accounting for 19.9% of the country. As the first national digital publishing base set up three years ago, Shanghai’s Zhangjiang National Digital Publishing Base has attracted 280 enterprises and about 3 billion RMB investment generating total sales revenue of 11 billion RMB. [...]
Digital media in education: “e-schoolbag” project extended in China
04/08/2011On July 27th, the Municipal Education Commission, Municipal Press and Publication Bureau and Hongkou District government in Shanghai signed the Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Promoting a Digital Learning Environment to promote the “e-schoolbag” project in Shanghai’s Hongkou District. In the first half of this year, eight schools in the district have successfully conducted the pilot [...]
China’s e-reader giant: How can Hanvon regain past glory?
04/08/2011As the “giant” in China’s e-reader industry, Hanvon Technology enjoyed a rapid and positive development during 2009-2010. However, the pattern has changed gradually as more and more enterprises entered the market. However, the fundamental reason for Hanvon’s decline is its weakness in internal competitiveness according to Yu Ren of Beijing University’s School of Journalism and [...]
Key tasks of China’s digital publishing industry
01/08/2011In April, GAPP launched the Press and Publishing Industry Development Plan for the 12th-Five Year Plan mentioning seven key tasks which are to be finished in this time period, including “meeting the needs of digitization, informatization and network trends to promote the reform and upgrade of the press and publishing industry”. Since digitalization is the [...]
Digital publishing standards to be issued in China before the end of 2011
26/07/2011A standards system for the digital publishing industry will be released officially before the end of this year, with thirteen enterprises such as China Online, Baidu, China Mobile, Hanvon and Founder taking part in the formulation of the detailed classification standards for e-books, mobile publishing, audio publications etc. There is no doubt that these enterprises [...]
Industry experts’ analysis of Digital Publishing Report (China)
22/07/2011The recently released “2010-2011 Annual China Digital Publishing Report” stated that the total output value of China’s publishing industry in 2010 reached 105.179 billion RMB, (+31.97%), with mobile publishing, online games and internet advertising each constituting a bit more than 30% of digital publishing’s annual output value. Industry experts made a detailed analysis and say [...]
China’s “2010 Analysis Report of the News and Publishing Industry” released: Digital publishing profit up 40%
21/07/2011GAPP released the ”2010 Analysis Report of the News and Publishing Industry” on the opening day of the National Press and Publication Bureau Secretary Forum yesterday. The report states that overall, the industry showed fast, stable and healthy development momentum, with printing and reproduction still the mainstay (817 billion RMB total output). Industry-wide data: Total output: 1269 [...]
Liu Binjie(GAPP): Digital publishing integration and business models remain problems (China)
13/07/2011Liu Binjie, Director of GAPP, attended the 4th China Digital Publishing Fair on July 8, focusing on digital publishing issues, such us the integration of satellite digital communication platforms and rural book houses, the current situation of digital content distribution platforms, the development of mobile reading and the digital transformation of traditional publishing institutions. Liu [...]
Digital Publishing in China in the next five years: 6 focal areas of development
12/07/2011At the opening of the Fourth Chinese Digital Publishing Exposition on July 6th at the Beijing International Conference Center, General Adminstration of Press and Publication Vice Director Sun Shoushan gave a speech on “Being Confident and Creative to Accelerate Sustainable Development of Digital Publishing”. Sun stated that in order to raise the share of digital [...]
GAPP establishes strategic cooperation with China Mobile for digital publishing
07/07/2011On July 5th, GAPP and China Mobile signed a “Memorandum of Cooperation on Strategic Development in Digital Publishing”. According to the document, GAPP will cooperate with China Mobile in offering internet technology services and operation control of digital products to publishing houses. A cooperation in digital copyright is also intended in order to launch digital [...]
Wake-up call for traditional publishers: Appeal in China’s first digital copyright case turned down – industry voices
06/07/2011On July 4th, China’s so-called “first digital copyright case” [see post "First digital copyright case decided in China"] came to an end with the court dismissing Zhonghua Book Company’s appeal. Voices of publishing insiders on this case: Bi Yu of Light Industry (Beijing) Web Press Ltd.: Publishing houses should increase competitiveness in digital copyright and [...]
China Publishing Blue Book: Traditional publishing practitioners don’t need to worry about their future
22/06/2011With the rapid development of digital media, many practitioners in traditional publishing begin to worry about the future. However, the release of the “2010-2011 Development Report on China’s Publishing Industry (China Publishing Blue Book)” may relieve their anxiety. The report summarized major changes of China’s publishing industry in 2010. Among them, the upgrade of traditional [...]
Digital publishing business opportunities for Taiwan on Mainland (China)
17/06/2011According to the Cross-Strait Press and Publication Industry Development Forum, the digital publishing consumer market increasingly matured during the 11th Five-Year Plan period, with the gross output of digital publishing exceededing 100 billion RMB in 2010. 2011 is the first year of implementation of the ECFA (Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement) for both sides of the [...]
A brief summary of the China Publishing (Copyright) Development Forum
31/05/2011With the subject of “Integration and improvement: Realizing win-win in traditional & digital publishing”, the China Publishing (Copyright) Development Forum was held on May 28 in Heilongjiang, consisting of two parts. Yan Xiaohong, Vice-Director of GAPP, hosted the first part, in which policy speeches were given: Liu Binjie, GAPP’s Director, gave a speech on “Speeding [...]
Three statements on Internet copyright protection of digital publishing in China
18/05/2011Internet copyright piracy has a big impact on the development of digital publishing. Measures to stop online copyright infringement and piracy were a hot topic at the 7th China International Cultural Industry Fair. The managers of online platforms should set a good example of copyright protection A series of digital copyright infringement cases threatens the [...]
China’s 4th Digital Publishing Exposition to be held in July
16/05/2011The 4th Chinese Digital Publishing Exposition will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center from July 6th to 9th, with the theme “Building a Pillar Industry, Establishing a Modern Structure”. Details for this exposition can be found at http://www.chuban.cc/ggl/201103/t20110309_84837.html Source: 4th Chinese Digital Publishing Exposition to be held in July (in Chinese)
Can digital bases promote the development of digital publishing in China?
02/05/2011National digital publishing bases are being established one after the other, and their influence on the development of digital publishing is also being discussed: Clustering effects Many experts in the industry think that the clustering effects of national digital publishing bases can promote the rapid development of digital publishing. Furthermore, digital bases can provide a [...]
Pirated books in App Store: Chinese publishers to fight against rampant copyright infringement
29/04/2011After the fight against Baidu’s copyright infringement, Chinese publishers intend to join hands, targeting Apple as the next enemy. The writer Wu Xiaobo found his work “Thirty Years’ Surging” ["Jidang sanshi nian", there must be a better translation for the title...] sold in the App Store at a price of 1.99 USD, although neither he [...]
China’s printing service export revenue to reach 100 billion RMB in 2015
28/04/2011According to the 12th Five-Year Development Plan for the Press & Publication Industry, China will promote its printing service export and encourage enterprises to undertake international high-end printing processing business. The printing service export revenue is expected to reach 100 billion RMB in 2015. Some specific actions and figures are given in the plan for [...]
Shanghai issued digital publishing industry policies (China)
27/04/2011The “Opinions on Digital Publishing Industry’s Development in Shanghai” were issued by Shanghai municipality, representing China’s first province-level government document supporting the digital publishing industry. With the main idea of making full use of existing resources, the document includes 28 clauses to improve the industry’s development in Shanghai in macro policy, finance, government procurement, preferential [...]
Questionning digitalization of China’s traditional publishing industry
25/03/2011Digital publishing has become a necessary trend, but whether it’s advantageous for China’s traditional publishing industry is still being discussed. Several industry professionals voice their opinions, which can be summarized as follows: Traditional publishing industry has to be listed Although large publishing enterprises are rather unwilling, their listing is because of the environmental pressure triggered [...]
Hanvon (Hanwang) publishes Japanese manga in digital form for the first time (China)
25/03/2011Hanvon (Hanwang) cooperates with Japan’s Creek & River Press (Chuanghe Press in Chinese) to import their manga for digital download onto the Hanvon e-reader. Hanvon’s President Liu Jianying expressed that this kind of digital publishing import and issuing is their first attempt, but that a closer cooperation in import and export of digital content copyright [...]
“E-schoolbag” e-readers for students in China – a new teaching materials battlefront?
23/02/2011China’s book brand “Double Doctor” (Shuang boshi) launched its e-schoolbag product for college students. The MP4/MP5 product is priced at 528 RMB, cheaper than e-book products adopting E-Ink technology, thus it is more acceptable for students. Source: “Double Doctor” launching its professional e-schoolbag product (in Chinese) Comment: This kind of pre-loaded e-reader might establish a [...]
(Case study) Shanxi Publishing Media Group: reasons for success after restructuring (China)
18/02/20112010 was Shanxi Publishing Media Group’s first year after its transformation into an enterprise. During this period, the group’s total assets and sales revenue both increased by one billion RMB, twice as much as in 2006. Major reasons for this success are: Transformation of “mechanisms”: internal organization The group carried out its reform strategy in [...]
Success and challenges for China’s leading paid content website for periodicals
15/02/2011Since its establishment ten years ago, Qikan.Com.Cn (Longyuan) has stuck to the paid content business model, becoming a website with 2,700 cooperating periodicals and 50 million new users each year. The average subscription is renewed five times. Reasons for success The website established a user behavior database linked to key content, making users get what [...]
Trends appearing in the 2011 Beijing Book Ordering Fair (China)
19/01/2011During the 2011 Beijing Book Ordering Fair several new trends became obvious: M&A News publishing resources will be optimized through cross-regional and cross-department integration, mergers and restructuring. Reducing product types Many publishing institutions are trying to reduce their product types. They pay more attention to the quality of products to create excellent and classic works. [...]
Copyright development in China: writers transferring digital copyright
18/01/2011During a signing ceremony held on January 10, writers Zhou Guoping and Deng Xian transferred their digital copyright to Zhongnan Media. Zhongnan Media is trying to promote its digital publishing development, therefore cooperating with famous writers and acquiring excellent copyright resources constitute important jobs for the group. Source: Writers authorizing digital copyright for Zhongnan Media [...]
China’s publishing industry situation: replacing “Made in China” with “Created in China”
14/01/2011According to the Beijing Business News, the current situation of the publishing industry in China can be described as follows: Goal to develop from a “big nation” of Press and Publications towards a “powerful” one Content establishment replacing “Made in China” with “Created in China” Digital publishing setting up stable profit models and definite industrial [...]
China’s National Press and Publication Work Conference (4): current important tasks
13/01/2011The National Press and Publication Work Conference lowered its curtain on January 12. The conference looked back on the achievements of the 11th Five-year Plan period and also looked forward to the future for the 12th Five-year Plan. Jiang Jianguo, GAPP’s Deputy Director, summarized current important tasks as follows: Enhancing the strength and the speed [...]
China Education Publishing Media Group’s strategy: from national champion to international player
06/01/2011General manager Li Pengyi of the recently established “aircraft carrier” (=national champion) China Education Publishing Media Group (CEPMG) described the company’s development strategy in an interview. Model: company group + joint-stock company. CEPMG focuses on professional education publishing. The combined model will allow rapid expansion at the right time, since in the next ten years [...]
Reforming Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press: improving core competitiveness (China）
29/12/2010The system reform at Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press led to great achievements: Carrying out the all-round reform – Guiding the staff to learn current enterprise concepts through training and investigations – Establishing regulations and suitable structures in salary system, institutional setting, HR management etc. Branch presses taking off together – The Press [...]
Liu Binjie met with Bertelsmann CEO (China)
06/12/2010GAPP’s director Liu Binjie recently met with Bertelsman’s CEO Hartmut Ostrowski in Beiing. According to Liu Binjie, China hopes to learn more about international traditional media enterprises’ response to the publishing industry’s diversification and digitalization, their experience and measures taken. China also intends support to strengthen international cooperation, also in the form of personnel exchanges [...]
(Case study) Xinhua Bookstore’s “9yue Net”: developing digital publishing to change market pattern (China)
26/11/2010Digital publishing developed rapidly in 2010. Publishers, hardware producers and Internet enterprises show great interest in this area. Xinhua Bookstore also takes action by establishing its digital publishing platform “9yue Net”, mainly providing e-book reading services: “9yue Net” has invested much money to set up a copyright protection system in order to protect the interest [...]
Publishing in China: To accelerate digital transition and promote industry’s development
24/11/2010According to a speech given by the Head of GAPP’s Publication Management Division, China’s publishing industry agrees on the urgency of digital transition. Growth was fast in 2008 – 2009, especially in digital publishing: Books: total list price 80.25 billion RMB (2008) and 84.8 billion RMB (2009), +5.6%. Periodicals: total list price 18.74 billion RMB [...]
IPO of China South Publishing and Media Group: interview with chairman Gong Shuguang
26/10/2010The IPO of China South Publishing & Media Group (CNS) already mentioned in the post “China South Publishing and Media Group IPO upcoming“ took place successfully last week. According to the comapny’s announcement, total frozen capital reached 431.8 billion RMB. In an interview prior to the IPO, Gong Shuguang, chairman of CNS, said that the [...]
