STORY: Cairo's biggest book fair concludes with growing popularity of translated Chinese books  
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:00
LOCATION: Cairo 
CATEGORY: CULTURE 

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF)
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN ISMAIL, Saudi visitor
3. various of Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF)
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AMR MOGHITH, Director of Bayt Al-Hekma 

STORYLINE:

The annual Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) wrapped up on Wednesday, witnessing a notable surge in interest in translated Chinese books as readers from across the Arab world sought deeper insights into China's culture, history, and modernization.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN ISMAIL, Saudi visitor
"Saudi Arabia is experiencing greater openness to China economically and politically, which has sparked increased cultural exchanges and translation efforts. Chinese civilization is one of the most important civilizations that must be understood, ideally through direct translations from its sources."

The Bayt Al-Hekma Cultural Group is a publishing house primarily dedicated to translating Chinese books into Arabic and providing Chinese language learning resources. 

Over the years, it has built a strong reputation among Arab readers, becoming a key destination for those eager to explore China's development and cultural heritage.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AMR MOGHITH, Director of Bayt Al-Hekma
"In addition to books translated from Chinese to Arabic, we also focus on original books written in Arabic about China, providing deeper insights for readers interested in China, especially researchers and academics.
People are also interested in cultural products from China, including traditional Chinese New Year items, which have become an essential part of Arab-Chinese cultural exchange."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo.
(XHTV)