China has the first book market in the world by turnover but also one of the smallest number of publishing houses by capita. Still firmly regulated, the industry has undergone profound changes in the last decade with the break up of the Xinhua monopoly, the opening of distribution and the restructuring into provincial publishing giants.
The multiplication of private publishers or "studios" is helping modernisation and is providing opportunities for future growth but the industry is facing the challenges posed by the digital age and the international projection of China’s Culture under the "Zou chu qu" (go abroad) directive.
The European Chamber is delighted to welcome Ian M. Liao, Partner, Jones Day, and David Pechoux, Country Director - China, Groupe Dargaud (Shanghai) Co.Ltd., to present about current updates and regulatory restrictions in the printing industry.
Agenda
16:00-16:30 Registrations
16:30-16:35 Welcome Remarks, European Chamber
16:35-17:00 Presentation by Ian M. Liao, Partner, Jones Day
17.00-17.30 Presentation by David Pechoux, Country Director - China, Groupe Dargaud (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
17:30-18:00 Q&A, Open Discussion