China’s Children’s Market Swings Toward Science and Nature
China’s children’s book market shifts to science and nature titles, now holding 28.68% share. Phoenix Publishing targets Bologna 2026 rights acquisitions amid “Dual Carbon” policy tailwinds.
Mar 26, 2026 | Children's Books, China
China’s children’s book market shifts to science and nature titles, now holding 28.68% share. Phoenix Publishing targets Bologna 2026 rights acquisitions amid “Dual Carbon” policy tailwinds.
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