At its 2026 interim results briefing, China Publishing said its mass-market book
publishing business is being hit by a weak overall market and intensifying
industry competition, materially weighing on revenue and profit and leaving
operations under clear pressure. The company said it will prioritize stabilizing
its core publishing business, increase supply of high-quality content, innovate
distribution channels, accelerate digital and intelligent transformation and IT
upgrades, develop new business models, and pursue deeper cost reductions and
efficiency gains.