XI'AN -- The 29th China National Book Expo will be held in Xi'an, capital of northwestern Shaanxi province, from July 27 to 30, according to a press conference held in Xi'an Tuesday.

Nearly 1,000 publishers from over 30 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities as well as Hong Kong and Macao will participate in the book fair, which also invites publishers from some Belt and Road countries.

The book fair, jointly hosted by the National Press and Publication Administration and the local governments of Shaanxi and Xi'an, is expected to attract nearly 30,000 visitors and exhibitors.