The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair open on July 16th

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The annual Hong Kong Book Fair kicked off Wednesday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, drawing crowds of eager book lovers. Some exhibitors hope their sales through the seven-day event can increase by around 10 percent.

Before the annual book extravaganza kicked off at 10 A.M local time, nearly a hundred people had already lined up outside. Once the gate was opened, book aficionados rushed in, hoping to snap up their favorite titles. In line with the book fair’s theme of the year “Food Culture, Future Living,” one featured highlight is this publisher’s collection of over 180 titles by renowned food critic and writer Chua Lam, who passed away last month.

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