Rome poetry festival to mark chapter of success

"The fundamental motivation for my writing is the search for readers with whom I might connect, even if there is only one, even if they are in a foreign country with a cultural background completely different from mine," Han says.

With more than 10,000 employees, the PPMG is a leading company involved in publishing, printing, book distribution, and retail. In 2023, its primary publishing division, the PPMI, reported operating revenues of 13.6 billion yuan ($1.89 billion) and a net profit of 2.95 billion yuan, maintaining its position as the top listed publishing company in China.

For 16 consecutive years, the group has been recognized as one of the top 30 national cultural enterprises. Additionally, it has ranked in the top 10 of the Global 50 Publishing Companies for the past three years.

These overseas Chinese literary events are just some examples of the efforts the PPMG has made to improve international cultural communication and explore overseas markets.