International scholars gather in Guilin to advance ancient book studies

In a significant gathering in late May, experts from around the world convened in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, for a conference dedicated to the protection, organization, research, and bibliography of ancient books in the modern era. This event, a part of the fourth International Forum on the Collection, Study, and Publication of Ancient Texts, was jointly organized by the Guangxi Normal University Press Group and the Center for the Compilation and Research of Ancient Texts at Guangxi Normal University.

Over 70 scholars, experts, and media professionals hailing from prestigious institutions like Tsinghua University, Guangxi Normal University, Nanjing University Library, and the Harvard-Yenching Library participated in the conference. During the opening ceremony, Cheng Lei, the deputy editor-in-chief of GNUP group, emphasized the Chinese government's unwavering commitment to preserving traditional culture and ancient books, fostering a robust platform for global cooperation in this domain.

Tang Wenhui, the director of the Center for the Compilation and Research of Ancient Texts at GNU, highlighted the university press' remarkable achievements in publishing rare documents and advancing humanities research over the past four decades. He underscored the forum's role in strengthening collaboration between the publishing industry and academic circles.