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Chinese publishing and printing industry have a long history. The first printed book sold commercially was sold in the markets of Tang dynasty China in 762, while printed paper receipts used for business transactions and tax payments can be dated to 782.[1] The Chinese publishing industry continues to grow in modern times. In 2004, China published 25.77 billion copies of national-level and provincial-level newspapers, 2.69 billion magazines, and 6.44 billion books.[2]
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