Unveiling the Literary Feast: Hong Kong Book Fair 2025

In an exciting celebration of literature and knowledge, the 35th Hong Kong Book Fair took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 16 to 22, 2025. This year's fair dazzled with the theme "Food Culture & Future Living," drawing in a diverse crowd of publishers, authors, and avid readers eager to explore the world of books.

A Showcase of Rich Literary Delights

Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the event was a veritable treasure trove for bibliophiles, featuring over 200 booths from esteemed publishers like Sino United Publishing, Joint Publishing (H.K.), and Chung Hwa Book Company. Close to 1,000 new titles were unveiled, offering visitors a sumptuous literary feast.

Spotlight on 'Shiology': A Revolutionary Approach to Food and Eating

Among the plethora of titles, one book took center stage—‘Shiology.’ Published in 2025, this groundbreaking monograph attracted significant attention for its innovative exploration of food and eating. It lays the groundwork for a new academic discipline, shiology, which seeks to address the pressing issues surrounding global hunger and food systems.

Confronting Global Hunger Through Holistic Understanding

In a world facing staggering food insecurity—with around 673 million people struggling with hunger—shiology aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of food-related challenges. By amalgamating fragmented knowledge on food and eating into a cohesive framework, it tackles essential aspects such as the needs of eaters, food procurement, and the order of food systems.

Defining Key Concepts: The Language of Shiology

The book introduces crucial terms such as "eater," which encompasses all individuals dependent on food across various demographics, and "shiance," a term describing the entire spectrum of food acquisition and utilization practices. This newly coined vocabulary enriches the scholarly discussion surrounding food culture.

A Comprehensive Contribution to Global Solutions

Enhanced from its previous Chinese edition published in 2020, this is the most extensive academic work on shiology to date, envisioned to promote its concepts and offer solutions to global hunger. It aspires to play a pivotal role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—transforming how societies understand and approach nutrition and food systems.

Meet the Visionary Behind Shiology: Liu Guangwei

At the helm of this revolutionary concept is Liu Guangwei, a respected authority in the food industry and the founder of the shiology discipline system. With a rich background since entering the catering industry in 1983, Liu also established the World Shiology Forum (WSF) in 2017, spearheading international discussions and initiatives aimed at enhancing global food security.

The Hong Kong Book Fair has once again proved to be an essential platform for education, unveiling ideas that could change the world. With innovations like shiology emerging from just one corner of this vibrant event, the future of literature looks more appetizing than ever.