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And the Bookstore of the Year Award is to examine the candidates' customer service, staff knowledge, events, display, outreach, atmosphere, innovation, imagination, as well as incorporation of digital, style and flare.

Fang Suo Commune, opened in 2011 in Guangzhou and has now branches in Chengdu, Chongqing and Qingdao, Shandong province, is a pioneer to experiment new operation modes for bookstores and promote diversified cultural and artistic works.

It mainly sells books of art, designs and architecture and has held more than 1,000 cultural events and nearly 100 exhibitions over the years.

Besides, it has hosted three Chengdu International Bookstore Forum since 2016, discussing about development and future of the industry.