"The nature of the book as both a commodity and a carrier of ideas makes bookstores one of the few places in China where public discussions can take place without seeking prior approval. Consumer activities provide cover for civic discourse."
I write about Jifeng Books and its transpacific remaking.
chinafile.com
A World out of Words
The opening of a bookstore rarely makes international headlines. But when JF Books, known in Chinese as “Jifeng” (seasonal winds), opened its doors in Washington, D.C. on September 1, 2024, the news w...