Legal basis: Regulations on the Administration of Book Publishing
Article 8 Books are published by legally established book publishing units. The establishment of a book publishing entity must be approved by the General Administration of Press and Publication and obtain a book publishing license. The book publishing unit mentioned in these Provisions refers to a book publishing legal entity established and registered with the approval of the General Administration of Press and Publication in accordance with relevant national laws and regulations.
Article 3 Book publishing must adhere to the direction of serving the people and socialism, Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, Theory of Three Represents and Scientific Outlook on Development, the correct direction of public opinion and publishing, the principle of giving priority to social benefits and unifying social and economic benefits, disseminate and accumulate scientific, technological and cultural knowledge that is conducive to improving national quality, promoting economic development and promoting social harmony and progress, carry forward excellent national culture, promote international cultural exchanges and enrich people's spiritual culture.