FAQ: Xuemo's Literature at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair and the 'Wisdom and Transcendence in the AI Era' Forums

What was the main topic of the literary forums at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair?

The forums focused on ‘Wisdom and Transcendence in the AI Era,’ exploring how literature can bridge the world and inspire humanity to live with greater awareness and compassion during technological transformation.

Who is Xuemo and why were his works significant at the book fair?

Xuemo is an award-winning writer whose works were a key highlight of the fair, with his latest English editions ‘Eternal Love’ and ‘The Way Out: The Rise of Her Wisdom in the AI Era’ being officially released and drawing significant international attention.

What did Claudia Kaiser say about Xuemo’s works?

Claudia Kaiser, Vice President for Asia at the Frankfurt Book Fair, remarked that Xuemo’s works reveal the struggle of human nature, spiritual transcendence, and individual destiny collisions, offering universal significance that transcends cultural boundaries.

How did Nora Frisch describe the value of Xuemo’s literature in the AI era?

Nora Frisch, founder of Drachenhaus Verlag, described Xuemo’s literary value as extending beyond literature itself, serving as ‘a spiritual beacon that safeguards humanity and guides technology toward benevolence.’

What comparison did Professor Shouhui Zhao make between Xuemo and other writers?

Professor Shouhui Zhao from the University of Bergen observed that Xuemo’s creative spirit resonates with 2023 Nobel Laureate Jon Fosse, both embodying a ‘silent aesthetics’ rooted in stillness, endurance, and transcendence.

What was Xuemo’s message about the mission of literature in his address?

Xuemo emphasized that writers must be ’those who light the lamps’ and that literature’s mission is to help people reshape their inner mindset—replacing control with compassion and transcending computation with wisdom.

When and where did the Frankfurt Book Fair take place?

The 77th Frankfurt Book Fair concluded on October 23, 2025, in Frankfurt, drawing more than 4,300 exhibitors from over 90 countries and regions.

What broader significance did this event have beyond just literature?

The success of these forums highlighted the growing global influence of Chinese literature and marked a new convergence between the spirit of world literature and the evolution of technological civilization.

Who organized the media coverage for this event?

The media coverage was organized by Ida Liu of Ruxue International Media Inc., as indicated in the press release contact information.