On April 17, the 2026 Paris Book Festival opened at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. QIU Xianqing, Chairman of the Board of Tsinghua University Press (TUP), and SUN Yu, Associate General Editor of TUP, attended the event with a selection of high-quality books in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence, while engaging in strategic industry dialogues with international partners.
A highlight of the festival was the "SOUFFLE D'ORIENT-Exposition Thématique sur la Culture Chinoise" themed exhibition, hosted by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies. QIU Xianqing was invited to attend the opening ceremony and deliver a speech.
QIU Xianqing(far left) attends "SOUFFLE D'ORIENT-Exposition Thématique sur la Culture Chinoise" themed exhibition
In his remarks, QIU Xianqing expressed his gratitude to the organizers for their meticulous preparation and noted that the Paris Book Festival plays a vital role in promoting cultural exchange between China and France. He noted that TUP has been a pioneer in international publishing since the 1990s, becoming one of China's first publishing houses to establish global partnerships. Recognizing the deep cultural heritage of the French publishing industry, he noted TUP's interest in maintaining ongoing exchanges with French scholars and publishing houses.
As a window for disseminating cutting-edge technology and Chinese culture, TUP has already introduced several high-quality titles to the Francophone market. QIU Xianqing noted that this themed exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for Sino-French publishing exchange, expressing his hope to deepen bilateral cooperation and introduce more of China's outstanding scientific and educational achievements to French readers.
QIU Xianqing delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of "SOUFFLE D'ORIENT-Exposition Thématique sur la Culture Chinoise" themed exhibition
SUN Yu participated in the book recommendation session in the themed exhibition, where she highlighted TUP's new release, Robotics and Embodied Intelligence. Edited by Professor ZHANG Tao from the Department of Automation at Tsinghua University, the book offers an accessible yet insightful look at the core concepts of robotics and embodied Intelligence. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future trends in this cutting-edge field. Her recommendation drew an enthusiastic response from the audience.
SUN Yu recommends Robotics and Embodied Intelligence in the themed exhibition
Formerly known as the Paris Book Fair, the Paris Book Festival was founded by the French National Book Union in 1981 and is held every spring. In 2022, the event was renamed the Paris Book Festival, transitioning from a professional trade fair into an interactive exchange event for the general public. As a highly influential global cultural event, it has provided an efficient and practical platform for international publishers for many years, serving as an important bridge for mutual learning between various cultures. The 2026 Paris Book Festival will run until April 19.
The 2026 Paris Book Festival
