About JP Chinese

About Joint Publishing Hong Kong

Joint Publishing Hong Kong traces its roots back to 1948, founded through the merger of three renowned Chinese publishers from the 1930s-40s: Life Bookstore, Reading Publishing House, and New Knowledge Bookstore. Evolving from its initial focus on distributing mainland Chinese publications, it has transformed into a diversified cultural enterprise encompassing both publishing and retail.

Core Focus: International Chinese & International Education

International Chinese Language education and International Education are central to Joint Publishing H.K. Since the landmark launch of Chinese Made Easy (1st Edition) in 2001, we have published over 300 textbooks, supplementary materials, and readers, comprehensively covering the K-12 spectrum. Our products align precisely with key curricula and examinations in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, the UK, the US, and other major international systems (including IB, IGCSE, HSK, A Level, SAT II), serving educators and learners in nearly 40 countries and territories worldwide.

Deep Expertise in IB Chinese Education​​

Joint Publishing H.K is a leading publisher for IB Chinese. We offer a comprehensive range of professional resources across all three IB programs: PYP, MYP, and IBDP. For years, we have been a trusted partner for IB World Schools and educational research institutions globally, delivering a wealth of teaching resources and cutting-edge academic content through books, online courses, and teacher workshops.

Key Publications​​

K-12 General Chinese Series:​​

•Chinese Made Easy: Secondary Level (Chinese as a Foreign/Second Language).

•Chinese Made Easy for Kids: Primary Level (Chinese as a Foreign/Second Language).

•Yeah! Chinese!: Early Years & Primary (Chinese as a Foreign Language).

•Vistas: Chinese Acquisition (Designed for IBDP Chinese B SL / IGCSE 0523).

Specialized IB Resources:​​

•IBDP Chinese A (Literature/Language & Literature)​​: Study Guides (Language & Literature, Literature), Concept-Driven Unit Planning, Literary/Non-Literary Terminology Handbooks, Top Scoring Exemplar Analysis.

•IBDP Chinese B & ab initio​​: Pre-DP Introduction, Exam Revision Guides, Theme-Based Unit Creation, Integrated Skills Practice (Excel, Soar, Voyage, All-in-One Chinese Listening), Vocabulary & Genre Handbooks, Practice Papers.

•IBDP Core​​: TOK Study Guides & Terminology Handbook, Extended Essay (EE) Writing Guides.

•IBMYP Language & Literature/Language Acquisition​​: Full Set MYP Language & Literature Coursebooks (6 volumes), Concept-Driven Teaching Guides, Inquiry-Based Language Teaching Resources (Applying Inquiry in Teaching Languages).

IGCSE Exam Preparation:​​

•IGCSE 0547: Revision Guides, Practice Papers.

•IGCSE 0523: Skills-specific Practice (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing), Practice Papers.

•IGCSE 0509: Textbooks, Practice Papers.

Teaching Support Materials:​​

•Teacher Resources​​: JESSY TU Chinese as a Second/Additional Language Teaching Station, LILIAN WONG Chinese as a Second/Additional Language Teaching Recipe: Authentic Teaching Design and Case Study.

•Children's Readers​​: Learning Chinese Through Reading.

•Reference Books​​: 《汉字图解》(英汉)、《现代汉语学习词典》、《普通话常用口语词》、《粤普对照》.

•Digital Platform​​: Joint Publishing e-Book Platform.

Engaging the Global Education Community​​

Joint Publishing H.K is an active participant in the global Chinese education community. We regularly attend premier international academic conferences, including the World Chinese Conference, National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC), ACTFL Annual Convention, Chinese Language Teachers' Federation of Australia (CLTFA) Conference, The Language Show (UK), IBO Asia-Pacific Workshops, Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) Chinese Conference, International School Chinese Language Education Conference (ISCLE), and Annual Chinese Articulation.