In China, according to the Regulations on the Administration of Book Publishing promulgated by the General Administration of Press and Publication in February 2008: "The book publishing entity mentioned in these Provisions refers to a legal entity of book publishing established with the approval of the General Administration of Press and Publication and fulfilling the registration procedures in accordance with relevant national laws and regulations."

The regulation clearly States: "The legal publishing activities of book publishing units are protected by law, and no organization or individual may illegally interfere, prevent or destroy them."

"Books are published by legally established book publishing units. The establishment of a book publishing unit must be approved by the General Administration of Press and Publication and obtain a book publishing license. "