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25 July 2023 – The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 6th Sports and Leisure Expo, and 3rd World of Snacks, all organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close today. The seven-day event attracted nearly one million visitors, of which 10% were tourists. Book Fair visitors spent an average of HK$872 (US$112) per person. Close to 780 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions participated in the three events, offering the public a diverse and extraordinary summer experience.

19 July 2023 – The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and will run until 25 July. The 6th Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the 3rd World of Snacks are being held concurrently with the Book Fair. Visitors can enjoy all three events with a single ticket, making it a must-visit summer attraction.

29 June 2023 – The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 19 to 25 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). With the theme of Children’s and Young Adult Literature, the Book Fair will showcase children’s and young adults’ literature, explore the depth of it and promote the fun of reading in the city, echoing the tagline Reading the World: The Joy of Reading for Children and Youth. This year’s Book Fair has invited acclaimed writers and speakers and organised more than 600 seminars and cultural activities. It will run in parallel with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks, altogether attracting about 760 exhibitors, offering visitors three times the enjoyment on a single ticket.

26 July 2022 – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 5th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd HKTDC World of Snacks, all organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. As the first large-scale event in 2022, the seven-day Book Fair and associated events brought together more than 700 exhibitors offering a diverse experience for shoppers that included books, sports and leisure products, and snacks. The three events drew 850,000 visitors, with average per capita spending of HK$879. The huge success of the concurrent fairs augurs well for the HKTDC’s upcoming exhibition series.

20 July 2022 – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), begins today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs until 26 July. Running in tandem with the Book Fair are the 5th HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd HKTDC World of Snacks. Together, they are host to more than 700 exhibitors. Officiating at today’s opening ceremony for the three events was John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), along with Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC.

15 July 2022 – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is once again holding the popular “Eight Seminar Series”, with highlights this year including the “Renowned Writers Seminar Series”, co-organised by Ming Pao and Yazhou Zhoukan, and the “English and International Reading Series”, supported by Book Depository. This year’s Book Fair, which runs from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) under the theme “History and City Literature”, has invited acclaimed local and foreign writers to speak at a series of virtual and in-person seminars, sharing the challenges and triumphs they face during their writing journey.

6 July 2022 – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). As one of the events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), this year's Book Fair has invited acclaimed writers and organised over 600 seminars and cultural activities.

24 June 2022 – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Tickets will open for sale on 27 June while online registration for seminars opens today (24 June), offering a wide range of stimulating and thought-provoking events for Hong Kong’s booklovers.

7 August 2021 – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has notified the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) that a patient who tested preliminary positive for the COVID-19 L452R mutant strain had visited the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and/or HKTDC World of Snacks on 18 July.

20 July 2021 – The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the debut HKTDC World of Snacks drew to a successful close today. The seven-day fairs, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), attracted more than 830,000 visitors, offering a brand-new experience by bringing together a broad selection of books, sports and leisure products and snacks from more than 760 exhibitors.

14 July 2021 – The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), begins today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and closes on 20 July. Running in tandem with the Book Fair are the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and debut HKTDC World of Snacks. Together they are welcoming more than 760 exhibitors to deliver a brand-new experience to visitors, with an array of books, leisure activities and tasty treats. Officiating at this morning’s opening ceremony for the long-awaited event were Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, together with Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC.

9 July 2021 – The long-awaited 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair takes place from 14 to 20 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The theme of this year’s Book Fair is Inspirational and Motivational Reading and one of the highlights will be the “Eight Seminar Series”, offering inspiration and helping readers enjoy a trip around the literary world. The Renowned Writers Seminar Series, co-organised with Mingpao and Yazhou Zhoukan, and the English and International Reading Series supported by Book Depository will invite renowned authors from around the globe to share their writing journeys with readers at a series of virtual and in-person seminars.

24 June 2021 – The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 14 to 20 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s event has received an enthusiastic response from participating organisations, with more than 700 exhibitors expected to deliver a wide selection of cultural activities and leisure experiences over the week of the fair, which runs together with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the debut World of Snacks.

23 November 2020 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The HKTDC has since been monitoring the pandemic situation closely while maintaining close contact with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) and the industry.

16 November 2020 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). It was also announced that an assessment would be made a month before the fair’s scheduled opening on whether the event should proceed in light of the prevailing situation, while a final evaluation and decision would be made on 9 December, a week before the scheduled opening and just before exhibitors move in. This would help minimise any extra expenses on the part of exhibitors.

3 September 2020 – The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, following discussions with the fair’s supporting organisations and relevant stakeholders. The event was originally scheduled for 15 to 21 July.

13 July 2020 – In view of the significant resurgence of Covid-19 cases in the recent week of 6 – 12 July, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has discussed with the Government over the weekend, and was advised that, given the latest epidemic situation and the Government re-imposing certain social distancing restrictions on public health grounds, the Book Fair, despite the precautionary measures to be put in place, should be avoided, since it would likely be difficult to perform contact tracing and imposing subsequent disease control measures for the huge number of people involved. The health of Hong Kong people is a priority. As such, the Hong Kong Book Fair (original dates: 15 to 21 July) and three other public fairs during this period: Sports and Leisure Expo (original dates: 15 to 21 July), Education and Careers Expo (original dates: 16 to 19 July) and Entrepreneur Day (original dates: 16 to 17 July) will be rescheduled.

23 June 2020 – The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 15 to 21 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). More than 730 exhibitors are expected to gather at the fair and the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, presenting a wide selection of books and activities over the week. During the fair and the citywide Cultural July campaign, over 600 online and offline cultural events, catering to different interests and age groups, will be organised, including thematic exhibitions at the Art Gallery at the HKCEC, seminars hosted by acclaimed writers and celebrity storytelling sessions. Visitors can experience the joy of reading and interacting with authors as well as trying out the hottest new sports and leisure activities, helping to build both spiritual and physical strength.

23 July 2019 – The 30th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair and the 3rd HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), both drew to a close today. Despite the tense atmosphere in the city in recent days, the seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair attracted close to 1 million visitors in 2019, giving members of the public the chance to enjoy their favourite books and take part in various cultural events. A range of on-site seminars and Art Gallery exhibitions also received an enthusiastic response.

19 July 2019 − The Internet era of new reading habits and norms is dramatically reducing printed paper readership and presenting unprecedented challenges to the publishing industry. Meanwhile, these developments are also bringing new opportunities, which were explored at the first International Publishing Forum at the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair 2019. The forum was co-organised by the Hong Kong Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Publishing Federation.

17 July 2019 − The 30th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today and runs until next Tuesday (23 July) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. The theme for this year’s Book Fair is “Sci-Fi and Mystery”, with the tagline “Reading the World ･ When Fantasy Meets Reality”. In 2019, the fair welcomes a record number of 686 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions, showcased across 15 thematic zones including the General Books Pavilion, International Cultural Village, Children’s Paradise and English Avenue. Each zone features a wide variety of high-quality reading materials while more than 310 cultural events catering to different ages and interests − including seminars, cultural performances and storytelling sessions − are being held during the fair period.

5 July 2019 − The 30th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 17 to 23 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). A total of 686 exhibitors from 39 countries and territories are expected to gather at this annual summer literary extravaganza. The 2019 fair once again features the Japan Pavilion and International Cultural Village, expanding visitors’ exposure to international writers and overseas cultures.

26 June 2019 – The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 17 to 23 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The theme for this year’s event is Sci-Fi and Mystery, with the tagline “Reading the World • When Fantasy Meets Reality”. The goal is to encourage readers to explore these always-fascinating literary genres.

25 June 2019 – The 30th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 17 to 23 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 680 exhibitors from 39 countries and territories are expected to gather at this annual summer cultural extravaganza, presenting outstanding books from around the world. Some 310 cultural events, catering to different interests and age groups, will be organised during the fair, including thematic exhibitions at the Art Gallery, seminars hosted by acclaimed writers, and new book parades. Booklovers can indulge in reading, meet authors from all over the world, experience different cultures and get a broader perspective on life.

24 July 2018 – The 29th Hong Kong Book Fair and the second Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo concluded today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair attracted a record 1.04 million visitors. Apart from purchasing their favourite books, readers also participated in various cultural events while the on-site seminars and Art Gallery exhibitions received enthusiastic responses.

20 July 2018－ Technology has changed the publishing industry more than anyone could have predicted just a decade ago. While this has led to many publishers leaving the market, it has also created exciting opportunities for others that are ready to adapt and embrace new technology, according to speakers at the International Publishing Forum, held on 18 July at the 29th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair.

18 July 2018－ The 29th Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today and runs until 24 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. This year’s fair welcomes a record number of 680 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions, showcased across 14 thematic zones, including the “General Books Pavilion”, “English Avenue”, “International Cultural Village”, “Children’s Paradise” and “E-books & e-Learning Resource”. These zones display a variety of high-quality reading materials. Meanwhile, precious manuscripts of renowned writers are exhibited at the Art Gallery located at Hall 3 Concourse of the HKCEC. About 310 cultural events catering to different ages and interests are being held during the fair period including seminars, cultural performances and story-telling sessions.

9 July 2018 － A strong international line-up of writers will be featured at the 29th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will gather about 680 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 18-24 July. Among the highlights is the International Cultural Village, which will spotlight consulates and cultural promotion organisations from 32 countries showcasing their local books and cultural products. France, Germany, Italy and Poland, together with new participants Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece and Ireland, are joining forces to set up a European Union Pavilion on the first floor of the HKCEC to showcase European culture. Meanwhile, another perennial favourite – the Japan Pavilion – will return to the fair in a record-breaking scale, bringing Japanese literature, classic manga and virtual reality (VR) experiences to Hong Kong readers.

3 July 2018 – The 29th edition of the Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held 18- 24 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Among the highlights will be the returning English Reading and Creative Writing Seminar Series, which this year represents a collaboration between the HKTDC and an international online bookstore -- Book Depository – for the first time. Young writers M.A. Bennett from the United Kingdom as well as Sharlene Teo and Balli Kaur Jaswal from Singapore, will share with the audience how their life experience led them to writing careers. Hong Kong based reporter Mark O’Neill and Denise Y. Ho, an Assistant Professor of history at Yale University, will also introduce their new books about Chinese history.

26 June 2018 – Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 29th edition of the Hong Kong Book Fair will be held from 18-24 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). A record number of about 680 exhibitors will present a wide range of books from 37 countries and regions. About 310 cultural events catering to different interests and age groups will also take place during the week-long fair period to raise public cultural awareness and interest in reading.

Refunds will be given to holders of unused tickets to the Hong Kong Book Fair and Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo dated 23 July 2017, when the tropical cyclone warning signal No 8 forced the delayed opening of the fairs.

The 28th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair and the inaugural Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo concluded today. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Book Fair attracted close to one million visitors despite a postponed opening on Sunday due to a typhoon. Apart from an extensive selection of books, the fair offered a wide range of cultural activities, including seminars with renowned writers and Art Gallery exhibitions.

The Hong Kong Book Fair and Hong Kong Sports & Leisure Expo closed briefly under Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 and re-opened to the public at 3:20p.m. today. After the HKTDC's consultation with exhibitors and consideration of objective conditions, the opening hours of the two fairs will be extended on Monday and Tuesday for the benefits of visitors and exhibitors.

The Hong Kong Observatory announced No. 3 Strong Wind Signal has been issued at 1:20 p.m. to replace the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal. Hong Kong Book Fair and Hong Kong Sports & Leisure Expo will re-open to the public at 3:20 p.m. The Hong Kong Book Fair closing time will remain as 10pm while the Hong Kong Sports & Leisure Expo closing time will be extended to 10pm. Exhibitors are reminded to return to their booths before the fair re-opens to the public.

The Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 before 2 p.m. Hong Kong Book Fair and Hong Kong Sports & Leisure Expo will re-open to the public two hours after the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled. The Hong Kong Book Fair closing time will remain as 10pm while the Hong Kong Sports & Leisure Expo closing time will be extended to 10pm. Exhibitors are reminded to return to their booths before the fair re-opens to the public.

Book publishing is facing increasing challenges posed by the Internet, which has become the font of most reading and knowledge in the digital era. The trend and possible solutions were discussed at a 19 July seminar held during the 28th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair.

The 28th Hong Kong Book Fair opened today and will run through 25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year’s fair welcomes a record number of about 670 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse selection of reading materials featured in 14 thematic zones, including the General Books Pavilion, English Avenue, International Cultural Village, Children’s Paradise and e-Books & e-Learning Resource. More than 320 cultural events are being held during the fair period, including seminars, reading sessions, cultural performances and storytelling sessions. Meanwhile, the Art Gallery, staged on the third floor of the HKCEC, presents a number of exhibitions to enrich readers’ cultural knowledge.

A strong international line-up will feature at the 28th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will host around 670 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions from 19-25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

The 28th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair will be held from 19 to 25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). With the support of the British Council, the English Reading and Creative Writing Seminar Series will return, featuring three British authors: bestselling crime fiction writer Sophie Hannah, and travel writers Sara Wheeler and Tim Moore.

About 670 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions will present books on a wide range of topics and in various languages at the 28th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will be held 19-25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). More than 310 cultural events catering to different interests and age groups will take place during the week-long event to raise public cultural awareness and interest in reading.

26 July 2016 – The 27th Hong Kong Book Fair ended today, after drawing record attendance of close to 1.02 million visitors. The week-long literary and cultural extravaganza, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featured an extensive selection of literary works, renowned international authors and diverse cultural activities. An on-site survey found that visitors spent an average of HK$902 at the fair, comparable to last year. And, fiction and literature were the most popular categories.

23 July 2016 – With a full house in attendance, entrepreneur Sir David Tang led an entertaining and informative Open Public Forum on Friday (22 July) with historical fiction writer Wilbur Smith, author and journalist Simon Winchester, and writer and filmmaker the Honourable Hannah Rothschild.

20 July 2016 – The 27th Hong Kong Book Fair opened today and continues through 26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this year’s event welcomes a record 640 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions. In addition to the diverse selection of reading materials on offer, more than 360 on-site cultural activities are arranged during the week-long fair to deepen visitors’ understanding and appreciation of different cultures.

14 July 2016 – The highly anticipated Hong Kong Book Fair will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) next week starting from 20 July and continuing through 26 July. An annual cultural highlight, the fair is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and will feature more than 600 international exhibitors and a range of cultural activities including seminars, readings, new book parades, storytelling sessions and performances with the aim of cultivating the public’s cultural awareness and interest in reading.

28 June 2016 – An annual cultural highlight, the Hong Kong Book Fair will run from 20-26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. In its 27th edition, the fair is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with more than 600 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions expected to take part, including newcomers from Chile, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Portugal and Russia. More than 380 cultural activities are arranged during the week-long event including seminars, readings, new book parades, storytelling sessions and performances with the aim of cultivating the public’s cultural awareness and interest in reading.

21 June 2016 – An engaging group of international authors including novelists, historians and journalists will participate in the 27th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair to be held from 20 to 26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

21 July 2015 – The 26th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which today ended its seven-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, welcomed more than one million visitors.

18 July 2015 – Sir David Tang led an entertaining Open Public Forum Friday night, with writer friends Alain de Botton, Simon Sebag Montefiore and Carol Thatcher, the daughter of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

15 July 2015 – The 26th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opened today and continues through 21 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). A record number of more than 580 exhibitors are taking part in the event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), including new vendors from Hungary, India and Vietnam.

14 July 2015 – A record number of more than 580 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions are set to take part in the 26th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair from 15-21 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), together with the Cultural July city-wide campaign will comprise more than 610 events and feature leading writers from around the world.

10 July 2015 – The 26th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair will take place from 15-21 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year, the World of Knowledge Seminar Series continues to invite popular authors from around the world to share their writing journeys with readers. With the support of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macao, three popular French authors are invited to take part in the seminar series, including Illustrator of the The Small Chicks—Christian Heinrich, award-winning teen fiction literature writer Timothée de Fombelle, and best-selling romance literature author Christophe Ono-dit-Biot.

25 June 2015 – A record number of more than 580 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions are set to take part in the 26th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair from 15-21 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will comprise more than 600 events and feature leading writers from around the world.

18 June 2015 – The 26th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair on 15-21 July features a star-studded slate of English language authors at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). From fiction and history to biography and philosophy, this event promises to be a real page turner.

3 June 2015 – Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau today (3 June) introduced three major HKTDC summer events during a road show in Singapore. The HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer and the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair take place next month while the HKTDC Food Expo opens in August. All three events will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

22 July 2014 - The 25th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair concluded today by writing a new page in the history of the event which, for the first time, welcomed more than one million visitors. The week-long signature event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was unfazed by the impact of a passing storm, attracting more than 1.01 million visitors, an all-time attendance record.

16 July 2014 – The 25th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opened today, welcoming some 570 exhibitors from 31 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record. The fair, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), continues through 22 July. More than 300 cultural events are taking place over the next seven days.

15 July 2014 – Some 570 exhibitors from 31 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, will take part in the 25th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 16-22 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The annual fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will feature more than 300 cultural events.

23 June 2014 – Some 570 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, will take part in the 25th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 16-22 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The annual fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will feature more than 500 cultural events, a new fair record.

24 July 2013 - The 24th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair closed yesterday, with the week-long event drawing more than 980,000 visitors, setting an all-time attendance record for the iconic event according to the organiser, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

17 July 2013 – A record 560 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions are taking part in the 24th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which opened today and continues through 23 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The annual fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), features more than 400 cultural events and about 300 speakers under the theme “Reading the World – Reading for a Better World.”

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25 June 2013 – About 560 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, will take part in the 24th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 17-23 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The annual fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will feature more than 400 cultural events under the theme “Reading the World – Reading for a Better World.” Seven seminar series will also take place, including new spotlights on Hong Kong culture and history and travel and culture, the latter sponsored by Harbour City.

25 July 2012 – The 23rd annual HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which ended yesterday, attracted some 900,000 visitors during its week-long run. This was despite having to close at 5:45pm on Monday, and reopening yesterday at 12:10pm, because of the typhoon that hit Hong Kong.

23 July 2012 – The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 will be hoisted at 6pm today. The Hong Kong Book Fair will be closed from 5:45pm today. Exhibitors and visitors are requested to leave the exhibition within two hours.Ticket booths are closed and visitors will not be admitted. All Book Fair seminars will be cancelled.

18 July 2012 – More than 530 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, are taking part in the 23rd edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which opened today and continues through 24 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The annual fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), features more than 350 cultural events and about 300 speakers under the theme “Reading the World, We Read therefore We Know.”

17 July 2012 – More than 530 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, will take part in the 23rd edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 18-24 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

26 June 2012 – More than 530 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, will take part in the 23rd edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 18-24 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

26 July 2011 – About 950,000 readers have visited the 22nd edition of the Hong Kong Book Fair, which closes today after a week-long run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

20 July 2011 – The 22nd edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opened today with distinguished authors from around the world, including the United Kingdom’s Nicholas Coleridge, Karl Taro Greenfeld of the United States, India’s Tabish Khair and the Chinese mainland’s Bi Feiyu.

14 July 2011 – The Opium War of 1839 to 1842 is being given a fresh viewing in a new book by British writer Julia Lovell. Titled The Opium War, the new account will be launched at the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which runs 20-26 July.

28 June 2011 – Food writer Tom Parker Bowles, novelist and publisher Nicholas Coleridge, critic and essayist AA Gill and historian and broadcaster David Starkey are among the distinguished authors participating in the 22nd edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 20-26 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
More than 520 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions will also take part, a new exhibitor record. The fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will feature close to 300 cultural events under the theme “Reading the World, Reading as Self-discovery.”

28 June 2011 – Readers can sample ebooks from now until 30 August, thanks to the eBook Reading Platform, an event set up in response to the growing popularity of electronic reading technology.
The ebook promotion is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in conjunction with 3 Hong Kong, the mobile telecom and residential fixed-line operator of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. It will coincide with the 22nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which takes place 20-26 July at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

27 July 2010 – About 920,000 readers visited the 21st edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

21 July 2010 – The 21st edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), is the biggest in the fair’s history, establishing new milestones on several literary fronts.

5 July 2010 – The final instalment in British writer Anthony Horowitz’s “Alex Rider” series promises to be a nerve-tingling affair, said the author, in a recent interview with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
Mr Horowitz will be in Hong Kong for the 21st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, and is featured in a recent interview with the HKTDC’s webcasting service. (For the full interview, please visit http://www.youtube.com/hktdc.)
“It’s a very dark Alex Rider novel,” Mr Horowitz told the HKTDC, adding that he is about halfway through writing the book. “It’s very definitely the last one and, as you read it and sort of get a sense that there’s no way out of this, so there’s only one possible conclusion.”

(26 June 2010) To further promote HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will be held from 21-27 July 2010, HKTDC arranged a series of roadshows on the Chinese mainland (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) and Taiwan in May-June, with the support of Yazhou Zhoukan and Book4You magazine.

24 June 2010 – Frederick Forsyth, Stephen Fry and Andrew Roberts are among the internationally celebrated authors taking part in the 21st edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 21-27 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). More than 500 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions will also be on hand. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fair will feature some 200 cultural events under the theme “Reading the World, Writing the Future.”

(29 May 2010) To further promote HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will be held from 21-27 July 2010, HKTDC has arranged a series of roadshows on the Chinese mainland (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) and Taiwan in May-June with the support of Yazhou Zhoukan and Book4You magazine.

(28 May 2010) To further promote HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will be held from 21-27 July 2010, HKTDC has arranged a series of roadshows on the Chinese mainland (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) and Taiwan in May-June with the support of Yazhou Zhoukan and Book4You magazine.

(15 May 2010) To further promote HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will be held from 21-27 July 2010, HKTDC has arranged a series of roadshows on the Chinese mainland (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) and Taiwan in May-June with the support of Yazhou Zhoukan and Book4You magazine.

(12 May 2010) To further promote HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which will be held from 21-27 July 2010, HKTDC has arranged a series of roadshows on the Chinese mainland (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) and Taiwan in May-June with the support of Yazhou Zhoukan and Book4You magazine.

28 July 2009 –– As the 20th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair ended today, an independent survey of visitors offers some insight into the reading habits of the record 900,000 people who attended the event organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

26 July 2009 –– Tsang Tak-sing, Secretary for Home Affairs, delivered his speech last night at the cocktail reception celebrating the 20th Hong Kong Book Fair, saying the Government will establish further co-operation with the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, allowing the event to increase its involvement with the community and enhance the cultural sentiment in Hong Kong.

24 July 2009 –– Song Yilang was one of the speakers at a seminar organised by HKTDC during the 20th Hong Kong Book Fair. Song, who owns the copyright of Eileen Chang’s novels, talked about how the posthumous publication of Chang’s work小團圓 (officially translated as Little Reunion) affected on his own life and attitudes.

22 July 2009 –– Jack So, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has called for more downtown exhibition facilities to help Hong Kong maintain its competitiveness.

21 July 2009 – More than 500 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, will take part in the 20th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, which opens tomorrow and continues through 28 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). First organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in 1990, the fair has grown into a top destination event and a major attraction for families and students.

20 July 2009 –– Readers can now log on hktdc.com/wap/hkbookfair through their mobile phones to keep abreast of the latest information about the 20th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair. They can also utilise the book search function and create their own “Book Fair Guide Map” anytime, anywhere...

20 July 2009 –– Some 130 autograph sessions will be held during the 20th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, scheduled to run between 22-28 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Amidst concern that particular autograph sessions would likely draw large crowds, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has arranged two separate areas where the public may gather for autographs: the first at the HKCEC’s Chancellor Room on the 4th Floor, and the second at the Expo Drive Entrance...

8 July 2009 – Tickets for the 20th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair will be available tomorrow at designated 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, as well as Hong Kong Ticketing

More than 500 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions will take part in the 20th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 22-28 July, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)...