A child reads a book at a bookstore in Chongqing, southwest China, Aug. 5, 2018. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years. (Photos: Xinhua)

A parent buys books for her child in a bookstore to prepare for the new semester in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 24, 2018. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years.

A man reads a book at the Zhan Qiao Pier Bookstore in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province, April 19, 2018. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years.

People select books at 2018 Shanghai Book Fair in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 15, 2018. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years.

People read books at Fang Suo Commune, a creative bookstore in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 31, 2018. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years.

A woman selects books at a bookstore in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 18, 2018, the fourth day of the Spring Festival holiday. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years.

Tourists read books in a bookstore on the Guling Hill in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian Province, July 8, 2018. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years.

A child reads a book at Qingxiu Bookstore, accompanied by her grandfather, in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, July 18, 2018. Data from National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) shows that China has seen rapid growth in its publishing industry over the past four decades, with the number of publishing houses increasing from 105 to over 580. Physical bookstores in China have taken the path of integrated development and transformation and upgrading, thanks to favorable policies introduced in recent years.