A distinguished programme from China, this year’s guest of honour at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

02 Apr, 2017

The 27th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) will present a distinguished programme from China, with more than 20 performances that include an elite group of intellectuals, professors and experts.

In its role as Guest of Honour for the fair, which will be held from April 26 to May 2, 2017, China will be celebrated through an integrated programme that consists of cultural and professional events and activities for kids.

Among the intellectuals attending is Eugene Yun, one of China’s most important literary voices in a generation of pioneers whose names prevailed in Chinese literature since the eighties.

Other prominent names include, Cao Wenxuan, a novelist best known for his works of children's literature and as a member of the Chinese Writers Association and Vice-President of Beijing Writers Association, as well as Xu Zechen, deputy editor of the Chinese ‘People’s Literature’ magazine, and Mai Jia, one of China's most famous contemporary novelists.

One of China's most prominent activities in the cultural programme is the ‘About Governance and Administration’ symposium, including a study on ‘The Governance of China’, a book by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping . The book illustrates the Chinese experience, its components and reform tools through the vision of the Chinese president, thus providing an opportunity to closely learn about an experience that is different from the Western reform and development model.

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