Yilin Press And MLBD Announce Hindi Edition Of ‘Jade In The Forbidden City’

At the 2026 London Book Fair, a significant cultural bridge was built between two of the world’s oldest civilizations. Yilin Press, a subsidiary of the Phoenix Publishing & Media Group (PPMG) and a leading Chinese publisher, officially signed a rights agreement with India’s legendary Motilal Banarsidass (MLBD) for the Hindi language edition of the acclaimed work, Jade in the Forbidden City: Chinese Jade in National Treasures.

The work explores the 5,000-year history of Chinese jade, from the Neolithic Age to the Qing Dynasty. This aligns with MLBD’s century-long expertise in Indology and cultural heritage.

Zhang Li, Director of the New Knowledge and Culture Publishing Center at Yilin Press, noted, “We hope this book serves as a bond, allowing the jade culture of the Forbidden City to resonate with the rich cultural heritage of India, exemplified by the Taj Mahal. It is about letting readers in both nations feel the beauty of civilization through mutual learning.”

Varun Jain, Publisher at MLBD, expressed high regard for the collaboration, “MLBD has spent over a century disseminating the wisdom of ancient civilizations. The craftsmanship and spirit of research in ‘Jade in the Forbidden City’ resonate deeply with our publishing philosophy. We believe the Hindi edition will become a wonderful link for Indian readers to understand the profound heritage of Chinese culture.”