The annual Jiangsu Book Fair is about to return to Suzhou on July 3, and will last till July 7.

Initiated in 2011, the Jiangsu Book Fair has continuously upgraded, and this year’s exhibition at the main venue—Suzhou International Expo Centre in SIP—will be full of highlights.

There will be various theme pavilions with classic and new books for people in different age brackets, and books designed for special purposes such as spread of good family traditions and moralities and popularization of science.

Many pavilions will be equipped with high-tech applications such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) devices to make reading and learning more interesting and attractive.

Notably, the Suzhou-style literary culture experiencing space will incorporate cultural and creative products, traditional crafts recognized as intangible cultural heritage, chess robots, coffee and other elements for visitors to experience the unique culture of Suzhou. 

The Suzhou Literature Week and several other exhibitions will be held for the first time.

Source: Suzhou Daily, June 23, 2025