Hong Kong Publisher Flower Thousand Trees Shuts Down After 27 Years
HK01 · 2 SOURCES1 day ago5 MIN
Summary
Flower Thousand Trees Publishing announced on September 9, 2026 that it is immediately ceasing all publishing operations due to operational adjustments, concluding 27 years of service in Hong Kong's publishing industry . The publisher, established in 1999, had released works by economists, novelists, cultural critics, and popular science authors . Notable publications included works by internationally renowned economist Zhang Wu-chang (張五常), including "New Hawker's Words," as well as novels by former Miss Hong Kong third runner-up Leung Pui-wu (梁佩瑚) . In 2018, the publisher joined Pan-China Distribution under Sing Tao News Group . The company's distribution partner expressed sorrow at the closure, describing Flower Thousand Trees as a distinctive publisher with passion and high standards .
Key Points
- Flower Thousand Trees Publishing announced closure on September 9, 2026, citing operational adjustments and ending 27 years of operations
- Founded in 1999, the publisher released economic essays, popular novels, cultural criticism, and popular science books
- Notable authors included economist Zhang Wu-chang (張五常) with "New Hawker's Words" and City University's Ma Ka-fai (馬家輝)
- The publisher joined Pan-China Distribution under Sing Tao News Group in 2018 and left many bestsellers
- Distribution partner Pan-China praised the publisher's dedication to spending years perfecting single books
Why It Matters
The closure of Flower Thousand Trees Publishing underscores the challenging environment facing Hong Kong's independent publishing sector, which has struggled with rising costs and shifting reading habits . The publisher's closure leaves a gap for culturally distinct local literature, as Pan-China noted its willingness to invest years into quality publications, a rarity in today's market . This follows a broader trend of bookstore and publishing closures in Hong Kong, raising concerns about cultural preservation in the digital age .
The closure of Flower Thousand Trees Publishing underscores the challenging environment facing Hong Kong's independent publishing sector, which has struggled with rising costs and shifting reading habits . The publisher's closure leaves a gap for culturally distinct local literature, as Pan-China noted its willingness to invest years into quality publications, a rarity in today's market . This follows a broader trend of bookstore and publishing closures in Hong Kong, raising concerns about cultural preservation in the digital age .