The 2026 Beijing Book Fair (BBF) opened on Thursday at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall) in Beijing. Covering an exhibition area of 50,000 square meters, the event showcases more than 400,000 book titles, with over 700 exhibitors and more than 2,700 booths on display. This year’s fair highlights achievements in artificial intelligence and digital publishing, reflecting the publishing industry’s accelerating integration of advanced technologies and innovation. Photos: Li Hao/GT