Spread of Chinese literature across the globe highlighted at London book fair

With a rich history spanning more than 5,000 years, China undoubtedly holds a treasure trove of literary classics, although their value has yet to be fully recognized on a global scale.

How Chinese literature can go global is a pressing question, and it was posed to Liu Zhenyun, one of the country's most celebrated literary figures, at an event on Wednesday at the annual London Book Fair.

Liu offered a simple, straightforward answer: "To have a global presence, you have to go out first."