From October 2 to 11, 2025, the Riyadh International Book Fair was held at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. As one of the most influential cultural events in the Middle East, the fair holds significant importance within the Arab world. For the first time, Tsinghua University Press (TUP) participated in the fair, showcasing over 60 high-quality titles across a range of fields, including technology, economics, management, humanities, and popular science. The display attracted considerable attention from both the general public and industry professionals.
China's Collective Booth at Riyadh International Book Fair
TUP titles at the Riyadh Book Fair
On October 2, CHANG Hua, the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was invited to visit the fair. He emphasized the event's importance in promoting cultural exchanges between China and Saudi Arabia and called on the Chinese publishing delegation to make the most of the platform to showcase China's outstanding scientific and cultural achievements. He further encouraged greater cooperation in publishing between the two countries to foster deeper dialogue and mutual understanding. During the tour, ZHAO Xin, President of TUP, introduced the TUP's well-acclaimed textbooks and academic works in STEM publishing, particularly in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing. He also highlighted TUP's efforts to use innovative styles to promote traditional Chinese culture. Looking ahead, Zhao expressed TUP's commitment to use publishing collaboration as a bridge to enhance cultural exchange and mutual learning between China, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arab world.
CHANG Hua, Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, peruses TUP's books
On October 4, 2025, Tsinghua University Press (TUP) and Arab Scientific Publishers (ASP) officially signed the translation license agreement for the Arabic version of AI Creativity: Design and Research of Intelligent Products. This collaboration has brought significant international attention to China's innovative practices in the field of product design. ZHAO Xin, President of TUP, emphasized that artificial intelligence, embodying human knowledge, innovation and wisdom, enhances efficiency, and expands the very horizons of our imagination. Zhao highlighted that “a man of vision sees the trend of the times and follows it”, and the mission of publishing is to embrace the tide of intelligence, promote cultural exchange, and address the most pressing questions of our time. He noted that this partnership with ASP aims to explore how artificial intelligence, as a strategic resource, can be transformed into an intellectual force that drives social progress—helping enterprises worldwide build future-oriented design capabilities and create sustainable value in the age of intelligence.
Signing Ceremony for the Arabic Translation License of AI Creativity: Design and Research of Intelligent Products
By participating in the Riyadh International Book Fair in Saudi Arabia, Tsinghua University Press aims to introduce outstanding works embodying Chinese wisdom and contemporary achievements to the Arab market, thereby playing an active role in promoting cultural dialogue between China and Saudi Arabia.
