The Ministry of Culture (MOC) kicked off the 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE), themed “Reading is Amazing (閱讀泰精彩),” on Feb. 3 at the Taipei World Trade Center.
During the ceremony, President Lai Ching-te spoke about the importance of reading and referenced the MOC’s Culture Points program, which encourages young people to purchase books. He also mentioned initiatives aimed at increasing children’s access to reading resources through efforts by the ministry and cultural organizations.
Minister of Culture Li Yuan said that Thailand, the guest of honor for this year’s exhibition, has a history of cultural exchange with Taiwan in areas including literature, comics, film, and music. He also described TiBE as a platform for showcasing Taiwanese publications internationally while introducing overseas works to local readers.
Representative Boonsatheanwong said the Thailand Pavilion presents a selection of publications that highlight Thailand’s cultural perspectives and creative output through various themes and narratives.
The 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition will run through Feb. 8 at the Taipei World Trade Center. For more information, visit TiBE’s official website.