The First Belt and Road Book Fair opens in grand style in Jinan, Shandong province on Aug 19. [Photo/ sdcbcm.com]

The First Belt and Road Book Fair came to an end recently in Jinan, Shandong province, attracting nearly 100 publishers from 35 countries and overseas regions, including 58 from those involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

More than 240 copyright contracts were signed at the fair, about 220 of which were for exporting Chinese books, 20 were for introducing foreign books and 12 were for exporting digital products.

Pupils from the United Arab Emirates present local children's books at a booth during the First Belt and Road Book Fair held in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo/ sdcbcm.com]

A translation-themed forum was held during the fair, attracting more than 120 industry pundits and overseas students from China, Vietnam, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and many other countries.

Foreign publishers negotiate business with Chinese companies at the First Belt and Road Book Fair held in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo/ sdcbcm.com]

Under the guidance of China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television and the Shandong Provincial Department of Publicity, the fair was organized by the Shandong Publication Group with the aim of boosting cultural exchange and cooperation between China and the Belt and Road countries, as well as promoting internationalization of China's press and publishing sector.

The First Belt and Road Book Fair, held in Jinan, Shandong province from Aug 19 to 21, attracts nearly 100 publishers from 35 countries and regions overseas. [Photo/ sdcbcm.com]