The Special Book Award of China (中华图书特殊贡献奖) is an annual award established by the State Press and Publication Administration of the People's Republic of China to recognize foreign translators, writers and publishers who have made significant contributions to introducing China, translating and publishing Chinese books, and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. The awards have been made annually since 2005, and are announced around the time of the Beijing International Book Fair.[citation needed]

"The awards are China's top publication prize that honors foreigners for making great contributions to the introduction and promotion of China, Chinese culture and Chinese publications to the world."[1]

Recipients

2015

At the 9th annual event, the recipients were:[2]

Youth Awards were presented to:

2016

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2017

At the 11th annual event, there were 20 awards including 4 for Young Scholars. Recipients included:[3][4]

2018

At the 12th annual event, there were 15 awards. Recipients included:[5]

2019

At the 13th annual event, the recipients were:[6]

Youth awards were presented to:

2020

At the 14th annual event, the recipients were:

2021

At the 15th annual event, the recipients were:[8][9]

References

  1. ^ 15 foreigners win top publication prize for introducing China to world, Xinhua, 2019-08-21. [1]
  2. ^ Twenty foreigners win the 9th Special Book Award of China in Beijing, Chinaculture.org, 2015-08-26. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2015-08/26/content_21713779.htm
  3. ^ 11th Special Book Award of China winners meet in Beijing, China Daily, 24 Aug 2017. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2017-08/24/content_31045603.htm
  4. ^ Foreign translators, writers recognised for promoting Chinese culture, Chinaculture.org, 2017-08-23. http://en.chinaculture.org/2017-08/23/content_1059029.htm
  5. ^ China recognizes 15 in prestigious book awards By Mei Jia, China Daily, 2018-08-22. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201808/22/WS5b7cba9ea310add14f387114.html
  6. ^ ‘BEST-EVER’ BEIJING INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR SCORES ‘A WORLD FIRST’ http://www.bibf.net/EN/NewsDetail.aspx?Id=152&NID=35&PID=35
  7. ^ McDougall wins Special Book Award of China, Books and Publishing, 26 Aug 2019. https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2019/08/26/138178/mcdougall-wins-special-book-award-of-china/
  8. ^ "Beijing International Book Fair: More Than Half Its Exhibitors Overseas". Publishing Perspectives. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  9. ^ "中华图书特殊贡献奖颁布 15位外国专家获奖". www.yeeworld.com. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  10. ^ "Translator D.Boldbaatar awarded 'Special Book Award of China'". MONTSAME News Agency. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  11. ^ "China's National Special Book Award for NUST faculty". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-11-04.