Hong Kong Publishers Join Shenzhen Reading Month
Hong Kong's publishing industry is taking part in the 27th Shenzhen Reading Month with about 30 events running through December 5.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Comic Books
Hong Kong's publishing industry launched its participation in the 27th Shenzhen Reading Month on Sunday, a month-long series of exhibitions, book fairs and talks. The sector will hold about 30 events in Shenzhen through Dec 5, sponsored by the SAR's Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency.
Why it matters
The participation responds to the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Co-Reading Consensus initiated by Shenzhen, which aims to foster a stronger reading culture across the Greater Bay Area. The events are intended to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two cities' publishers.
Admission to 'The World of Hong Kong Kung Fu' exhibition and book fair is free, and the Kung Fu exhibition runs Nov 1 to 22 at the UpperHills atrium. Selected Hong Kong publications are on sale at Fan Deng Bookstore and United Bookstore through Nov 30.
The players
Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency
A Hong Kong government body that promotes the cultural and creative sectors and sponsors the SAR's participation in the Shenzhen Reading Month.
The details
The program includes 'Book Fairs of Selected Hong Kong Publications,' which features eight lectures by authors and workshops. A Symposium on Historical Walk in the Greater Bay Area will take place at Shenzhen Library on Nov 22.
Timeline
Nov 1 to 15: Book fair at Fan Deng Bookstore
Nov 1 to 22: Kung Fu exhibition at UpperHills atrium
Nov 1 to 30: Book fair at United Bookstore
Nov 22: Historical Walk symposium at Shenzhen Library
Dec 5: Scheduled end of Hong Kong publishing events in Shenzhen
Big Picture
Hong Kong's fourth consecutive year in the Shenzhen Reading Month follows the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Co-Reading Consensus, which Shenzhen initiated to build a shared reading culture across the Greater Bay Area.
Readers in Shenzhen can attend the free Kung Fu exhibition and book fairs through November, with authors giving eight lectures during the fair. Selected Hong Kong titles are on sale at Fan Deng Bookstore and United Bookstore.
The takeaway
Cross-border reading programs give readers in the Greater Bay Area direct access to publishers from both cities. Check event dates before visiting, since the book fairs and exhibition run on different schedules through late November.
What happens next
The Symposium on Historical Walk in the Greater Bay Area takes place at Shenzhen Library on Nov 22, and Hong Kong's publishing events conclude on Dec 5.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by China Daily Asia.
