Publishing Journal ›› 2025, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (5): 89-98.

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Research on the Pathways, Challenges and Strategies for Mainland Publications Entering the Hong Kong and Macao Markets from the Perspective of Bay Area Integration 

  

  1. School of Information Technology in Education, South China Normal University

    School of Information Technology in Education, South China Normal University

    School of Information Technology in Education, South China Normal University

    Sino-commercial Trading Ltd.

    Sino-commercial Trading Ltd.

  • Received:2025-03-06 Revised:2025-06-25 Online:2025-10-14 Published:2025-10-14

Abstract:

This study analyzes the methods and challenges of mainland publications entering the Hong Kong and Macao markets and proposes optimized measures for their entry into these markets in the context of Greater Bay Area integration. This study identifies that the Hong Kong Book Fair, bookstore retail, and copyright exports are the primary channels for mainland publications to enter the Hong Kong and Macao markets. During this process, mainland publishing companies face the following challenges : the relatively small size of the Hong Kong and Macao markets, leading to high costs per unit; cumbersome import and export procedures, and slow capital repatriation; mainland book layouts may not align with the reading habits of Hong Kong and Macao readers; limited policy support and insufficient financial assistance. To address these issues, this paper proposes targeted optimization strategies at the macro, meso, and micro levels, including establishing branches and subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Macao, strengthening targeted policies, enhancing financial support, and fostering an environment conducive to cultural exchange. 

Key words:

Bay area integration ,  Mainland publications ,  Book exports ,  Bay area publishing

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