The 17th Beijing International Book Fair is open in the Chinese capital.

 

This year's convention for Chinese and overseas publishers has over 1,800 exhibitors from 58 countries and regions taking part in over one thousand activities.

Our reporter walks you through the fair and find out the highlights of this year's event.

The book fair traces a historical bond with India, the Country of Honor this year.

India and China are both countries with ancient civilization, the earliest link traces to Xuan Zang's Journey to India in pursuit of Buddhism.