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16/04/2012

As China is the main focus of this year's London Book Fair, we find out why Chinese publishing is so prominent, how mainland writers are dealing with censorship and its digital future.

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On today's programme: Chinese publishing and the new documentary about Bob Marley.

Picture shows Li Changchun, head of propaganda and member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China, speaking at the London Book Fair. Photo: Reuters/Paul Hackett.

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18 minutes

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Tue 17 Apr 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Chinese publishing

    As China is the main focus of this year's London Book Fair, we find out why Chinese publishing is so prominent, how mainland writers are dealing with censorship and its digital future.

    Duration: 10:59

  • Bob Marley

    This week in Emancipation Park, Kingston, Jamaica, a new documentary about Bob Marley by Oscar-winning director Kevin MacDonald gets its world premiere. What is Bob's legacy?

    Duration: 06:29

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Apr 2012 14:32GMT
  • Mon 16 Apr 2012 22:32GMT
  • Tue 17 Apr 2012 02:32GMT
  • Tue 17 Apr 2012 08:32GMT