An act of violence among school students may be prompting readers in China to make quick bestsellers of social nonfiction for youngsters.
China Bestsellers: February’s Bid for Good Relationships
The holiday-filled February market in China threw some light on the self-help sector and the desire of many consumers to upgrade their social relationships.
China Bestsellers in January: Fond Memories Drive Sales
The run-up to the Year of the Dragon in China’s charts was energized by entertainment media and humorous instructional books for kids.
China Bestsellers December: Legal-Issues Nonfiction
Normally slow-moving, bestseller charts in China highlighted nonfiction on legal issues in December.
China Bestsellers: ‘Three-Body’ News and November Sales
Our exclusive November bestseller lists in China saw boosts from annual ‘Double 11’ sales and a new interest in traditional Chinese medicine.
China Bestsellers: Film Powers a 35-Year-Old Book
The hit author Yu Hua reached seven spots on China’s fiction charts in October thanks to a 1988 novel’s new film adaptation and its star.
China Bestsellers September: Author-Buddies Yu and Mo
Old friends: Ten of the books on China’s September Top 30 in fiction had each been on the list more than 20 times in the past.
China Bestsellers in August: Relationships and André Gide
As contemporary classics return to the Top 30, China’s bestsellers in August have included a new challenge from relationship-driven fiction.
China Bestsellers in June: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Serials
Both in fiction and nonfiction, China’s bestseller charts in June reflected readers’ deepening interest in national culture and history.
China Bestsellers in May: Online, on Film, Onstage
China’s chart-drivers in May: Film and stage adaptations, e-commerce visibility, and a love of ‘addictive’ and ‘fascinating’ history.