The signing ceremony of the copyright export agreement for Marvellous Kunshan between Phoenix Publishing and Media Group and Cengage Group was held at the 2025 London Book Fair in the United Kingdom on March 11.

Written by He Jianming, the book tells the secrets behind the rapid development and changes of Kunshan, a county-level city in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, as it has led the Top 100 Chinese Counties and Cities in Comprehensive Strength list for 20 consecutive years. Through a literary style, He depicts a regional sample of Chinese-style modernization in this book, revealing the rich connotations of the spirit of Kunshan.

Zhang Chaoyang, chairman of PPMG, welcomed all the guests attending the ceremony. He said that Marvellous Kunshan is not just a work of literary reportage but also a vivid portrayal of the spirit of the times. The rise of Kunshan has become a vivid epitome of Chinese-style modernization. As an outstanding example of China's county-level economy, Kunshan should be seen and deserves to be seen by the world.

Participants of the signing ceremony pose for a group photo.

Both Cengage Group and PPMG are among the top 50 global publishing companies. In the future, they should work together to address the opportunities and challenges brought by the digital wave, fully leveraging Cengage's advantages and experience in digital and educational technology fields and PPMG's rich and world-leading publishing experience to further explore and cooperate in digital products and business, Zhang added.

Roy Lee, managing director and vice-president of Cengage Learning Asia, stated in his speech that Cengage Learning Asia has maintained a deep and fruitful partnership with Phoenix Education Publishing, presenting high-quality content to readers in China and globally.

The latest collaborative project, the English version of the Marvellous Kunshan, is an essential milestone in the cooperation between the two parties and a firm support from Cengage Group for PPMG's "going global strategy", he said.

Lee believes that Marvellous Kunshan will resonate with readers and become a bridge connecting different cultures. He also said that Cengage Group and PPMG will continue to deepen their cooperation, explore new development opportunities in various fields, and create value for readers at home and abroad.