2026 Shanghai Book Fair opens

A visitor poses for photos with a staff member in the traditional costumes of the Hezhe ethnic group during the 2026 Shanghai Book Fair at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 12, 2026. Opening on Wednesday, the ongoing 2026 Shanghai Book Fair features two main venues, the Shanghai Exhibition Center and the Shanghai Book City. The cultural event will last until Aug. 18. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)