Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House
A Shanghai-based publisher of Chinese classical literature and ancient texts, established in 1956.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House is a publisher based in Shanghai, China. Its predecessor, the Classical Literature Publishing House, was established in November 1956; in June 1958 it was reorganized as the Shanghai Editorial Office of Zhonghua Book Company, and in January 1978 it adopted its current name. The publisher's catalog includes works such as the Wenyuange edition of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries (Siku Quanshu), the Continuation of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries, the Qing Dynasty Poetry and Prose Collection, and Selected Song and Yuan Editions of Chinese Books Held by the Archives and Mausolea Department of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan.
History
The predecessor of Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, the Classical Literature Publishing House, was established in November 1956. In June 1958 it was reorganized as the Shanghai Editorial Office of Zhonghua Book Company, and in January 1978 it changed to its current name.
Products and positioning
Wenyuange edition of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries (16-mo format)
A large officially compiled series of Chinese classical works, divided into the four categories of classics, history, philosophy, and belles-lettres.
Continuation of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries
A continuation series collecting 5,213 titles, 51% more than the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries.
Qing Dynasty Poetry and Prose Collection
A collection of over 4,000 selected Qing dynasty poetry and prose collections, published in 800 volumes.
Selected Song and Yuan Editions of Chinese Books Held by the Archives and Mausolea Department of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan
A large series of 66 Chinese classical works printed in the Song and Yuan dynasties and held in Japan.
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