The Cuban Literary Night event, which opened the program dedicated to the island as a guest of honor at the 27th Beijing International Book Fair, has received more than 300,000 views in China.

Diplomatic sources highlighted on Thursday the impact of the activity posted on many digital platforms and allowed to promote elements such as Cuban culture, dance and music.

The event was also conducive to promoting tourist attractions, the figure of Ernesto Che Guevara and the famous Mojito cocktail, which is growing in popularity in China.

This event will be followed by other activities prepared in the context of the 27th Beijing International Book Fair, postponed for September 26-30 and in which Cuba will be represented as a guest of honor.

The literary festival for the first time in its history will take place virtually. According to its organizers, more than 500 publishers from 68 nations have completed to date the due registration.

About 400,000 texts are expected to be launched.