Hong Kong booksellers are just hoping to match last year’s business levels for the 2026 edition of the city’s annual book fair, with some vendors expressing little optimism during a period of prolonged downturn for the publishing and retail sectors.The seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair, which runs in tandem with the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of Snacks, opens on Wednesday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.The three events are set to bring together more than 770 exhibitors from about 30 countries and regions.
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TUE · 2026-07-14 · 12:57 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0714-92949
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Hong Kong Book Fair vendors on the same page about this year’s sales
Hong Kong booksellers are aiming to match last year's sales figures at the upcoming 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair. Some vendors are expressing a lack of optimism due to a sustained downturn in the publishing and retail industries.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-14 · 12:57 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong booksellers are aiming to match last year's sales figures at the upcoming 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair. Some vendors are expressing a lack of optimism due to a sustained downturn in the publishing and retail industries. The seven-day fair, running concurrently with the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of Snacks, will commence on Wednesday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. These combined events will feature over 770 exhibitors from approximately 30 countries and regions.
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Over 770 exhibitors from about 30 countries and regions will participate.
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The Hong Kong Book Fair runs alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks.
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Some vendors express little optimism due to a prolonged downturn in publishing and retail sectors.
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Hong Kong booksellers hope to match last year's sales at the 2026 Hong Kong Book Fair.
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