China Written Works Copyright Society unveils top writers and achievements in 2023

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-04-16 15:13

Zhang Hongbo, the executive vice president and secretary-general of the China Written Works Copyright Society, delivered a speech at the conference in Beijing, on April 15, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The China Written Works Copyright Society released its list of the top 10 most popular writers of 2023 along with its annual report on Monday, drawing the attention of publishing industry professionals.

The 2023 top 10 most popular writers are Chen Bochui, Yan Wenjing, Jin Jin, Zhu Guangqian, Sun Youjun, Song Yirui, Bing Bo, Guan Hua, Yu Dazhen and Jia Lanpo. Additionally, the 2023 top 10 most popular works were announced, including Bailu (Egret) by Guo Moruo, Hehuadian (Lotus Pond) by Sun Li, Fanxing (Starry Sky) by Ba Jin, Baiyanglizan (Eulogy to the Poplar Tree) by Mao Dun, Cimuqingshen(A Mother's Deep Love) by Liang Xiaosheng.

In addition, the conference also unveiled the top 10 red classic works and the top 10 partners for 2023.

According to the annual report, the China Written Works Copyright Society made significant achievements in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities for licensing royalties, conducting collective management, copyright agency, and other aspects. Throughout the year, a total of 22.8 million yuan ($3.15 million) in royalties were collected for copyright holders of written works. Among them, collective management services such as information network dissemination rights, compilation rights, and theatrical performance rights accounted for 72% of the total revenue.

The China Written Works Copyright Society released its list of the top 10 most popular writers of 2023 along with its annual report at a conference in Beijing, on April 15, 2024. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The association has consistently strived to apply copyright laws and regulations professionally, safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests of its members, and actively allocated royalties to rights holders. In 2023, a total of 9.71 million yuan in royalties were distributed to its members and other copyright holders through 57 distributions.

Zhang Hongbo, the executive vice president and secretary-general of the China Written Works Copyright Society, said that the event aims to showcase the significant role of copyright collective management organizations in safeguarding the legitimate rights of authors, encouraging literary creation, promoting the dissemination of works, strengthening copyright protection, and facilitating cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign civilizations.