China will take the stage as the Market Focus of the London Book Fair in April, a senior Chinese official announced in the city on Wednesday.

The 41st London Book Fair, one of the world's top three book fairs, also falls on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United Kingdom.

The tradition of Market Focus started in 2004 and offers an opportunity for the chosen country to promote its business and culture to a world audience.