Asian Publishers Week
Participant
Lin Xiaofang
Country : China
Company : China Publishing and Media Journal
Job Title : Editor-in-Chief
E-mail : lxf199@163.com
Work Experience in Publishing
1999–2001 Editor, Nanjing Normal University Press
2001–2005 Editor, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Publishing House
2005–2025 Executive Editor-in-Chief and Researcher, China Academy of Press and Publication
2026–present Invited Editor-in-Chief, Publishing and Media Research, China Publishing and Media Journal
Current Projects
1. Completed multiple research projects, including: International Publishing Cooperation Cases; Research on Obstacles and Countermeasures in Digital Publishing International Cooperation; Global Audio Content Industry Research Report; International Digital Publishing Industry Research Report; Research on the Digitalization of Ancient Book Publishing; Digital Resource Supply and Demand Report for the Publishing Industry, etc.
2. Responsible for the China Digital International Publishing Expo (CDPE), an event guided by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and hosted by the China Press and Publication Research Institute. During my tenure, CDPE has achieved continuous innovation and scale expansion from its 8th to 15th editions. It has grown into the fourth-largest publishing industry exhibition in China.
3. Responsible for the AI Agent competition for the publishing industry.
Experience Related to This Year’s Topic
I initiated the Publishing Technology Application and Promotion Partnership (PTAP) in China, which aims to promote the adoption of technologies and industry standards, and drive informatization, digitalization and intelligent transformation within the publishing sector.
In September 2026, I launched the 1st Intelligent Agent Competition for the Publishing Industry, aimed at conducting closed-door evaluations for industry-specific AI agents. My team and I focus on real-world pain points in editorial workflows, copyright clearance, and intelligent content production. We conducted a comparative study on AI tools for manuscript screening, metadata generation and rights risk detection.
I also lead research projects examining AI-enabled digital publishing, covering AI-aided ancient book digitization, automated multilingual content conversion, and intellectual property risks brought by generative AI. My work connects academic research with industry practice. I have organized multiple internal workshops helping editorial teams understand the practical limits and ethical boundaries of generative AI. These efforts help publishing houses build practical, compliant AI workflows instead of pursuing blind technological upgrades.
In China, generative AI is accelerating content production, metadata processing and digital resource development for the publishing industry. Many publishers are testing AI-assisted editing, translation and book recommendation systems.
Meanwhile, copyright issues stand out as the most urgent challenge. Industry groups are exploring better mechanisms for training-data licensing for large language models.
Major risks include unregulated use of copyrighted works for AI training, unclear liability for AI-generated content, and potential job pressure on editorial and creative professionals. There are also concerns over the content accuracy and cultural authenticity of AI-produced publications.
Great opportunities lie in AI-powered multilingual publishing, intelligent preservation of traditional cultural resources, and personalized reading services. Local industry initiatives are calling for jointly built industry standards for AI applications. Balancing innovation and copyright protection will define the future of AI-driven publishing in our region.
What would you like to discuss related to this year’s topic?
I hope to focus on copyright and licensing challenges raised by generative AI for cross-border publishing. I am eager to exchange views on fair and feasible solutions for AI training-data licensing across different national legal frameworks.
I also want to explore how publishing professionals can adapt editorial workflows and retain human expertise amid AI adoption. In addition, I would like to share experiences on the digital transformation of traditional cultural content and discuss possibilities for Asia-wide collaborative models for digital and rights-based cooperation.
I look forward to learning from Asian peers’ practical cases, comparing industry standards, and exploring potential joint research or co-publishing opportunities among Asian publishing stakeholders.
Connection to Korean Publishing
I am familiar with major Korean publishing institutions, including the Korean Publishers Society (KOPUS), some famous publishing houses, and the Korean Society for Publishing Studies.
Woongjin Group is a large-scale integrated group engaged in publishing and distribution. It is the largest publishing group in South Korea, with 20 publishers, releases over 500 titles annually, and has won multiple authoritative awards in the Korean publishing industry.
I am also familiar with well-known publishing houses such as Munhakdongne Publishing Group. I have followed their projects on digital books, literary translation exports and cultural content promotion.
I have also kept track of Korean industry research on AI applications in publishing and copyright governance. In previous research work, I have referenced Korean reports on e-book development and cross-border rights trading in East Asia.
Your reasons for applying to Asian Publishers Week 2026.
I am applying for Asian Publishers Week 2026 to deepen exchanges with Asian publishing colleagues, especially insights on AI-era publishing transformation and cross-border copyright practice. My work covers digital publishing research, international publishing cooperation and academic platforms. This forum offers a valuable opportunity to share China’s industry practices and learn from Asian counterparts.
I wish to exchange practical experiences on digital transformation, AI-related copyright challenges, and East Asian cross-border publishing collaboration. I also hope to build new professional connections with Korean and other Asian publishing stakeholders, exploring potential future joint research, co-publication and academic exchange opportunities.
Your Company Profile WRITERS PRESS PTE. LTD.
Company Name: China Publishing and Media Journal
Company Address: Building 3, China International Publishing Exchange Center, No.2 Youwai West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing 100068, China
Number of Employees: 80
Specialty: Observers, recorders, leaders, and promoters of the publishing industry
China Publishing and Media Journal was founded in 1955 under the original title Book Distribution. It was renamed China Book Business News in 1995 and adopted its current name in 2013. It is a leading weekly newspaper in China’s publishing and media industry.
Publishing and Media Research is a peer-reviewed quarterly academic journal launched in 2026. It is supervised by China Publishing Group Co., Ltd., and published by China Publishing and Media Journal.
It serves as a formal academic platform for universities, research institutions, publishing organizations and industry associations to advance disciplinary development, facilitate academic exchange and support industry-university-research collaboration.