Xuemo's Literary Works Spark Global Dialogue on Human Spirit in AI Era at Frankfurt Book Fair
Award-winning writer Xuemo's literature emerged as a central focus at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair, sparking international discussions about maintaining human wisdom and compassion amid rapid technological advancement.
The 77th Frankfurt Book Fair concluded with more than 4,300 exhibitors from over 90 countries and regions, reinforcing its status as the premier global publishing event. Among the numerous cultural presentations, two literary forums centered on "Wisdom and Transcendence in the AI Era" distinguished themselves, with award-winning writer Xuemo and his works becoming one of the principal highlights of this year's gathering.
The forum assembled writers, scholars, publishers, and filmmakers from more than ten countries to examine how literature can connect the world and how Xuemo's works motivate humanity to live with enhanced awareness and compassion. During the sessions, two of Xuemo's newest publications—the English edition of Eternal Love and The Way Out: The Rise of Her Wisdom in the AI Era—received their official international release, attracting substantial interest from the global publishing industry.
Claudia Kaiser, Vice President for Asia at the Frankfurt Book Fair, observed that Xuemo's works uncover the struggle of human nature, the transcendence of spirit, and the collision of individual destinies. She noted they provide universal significance that crosses cultural boundaries and reaches the shared emotions and reflections of humanity. Nora Frisch, founder of Drachenhaus Verlag, commented that in an age when technology is transforming the world, Xuemo's literary value extends beyond literature itself, functioning as "a spiritual beacon that safeguards humanity and guides technology toward benevolence."
Professor Shouhui Zhao from the University of Bergen in Norway identified that Xuemo's creative spirit aligns with that of Jon Fosse, the 2023 Nobel Laureate in Literature. Both represent what Zhao described as a "silent aesthetics" grounded in stillness, endurance, and transcendence—mirroring the deep spiritual dimensions of contemporary literature. In his own presentation, Xuemo emphasized that writers must be 'those who light the lamps' in a world of continuous change. He asserted that literature's mission extends beyond simply narrating the world to helping people reshape their inner mindset—to substitute control with compassion and to surpass computation with wisdom. His statements generated strong resonance among attendees, highlighting literature's irreplaceable spiritual power during the artificial intelligence age.
The forum's success not only demonstrated the expanding global impact of Chinese literature but also signaled a fresh convergence between the spirit of world literature and the progression of technological civilization. The discussions at https://www.buchmesse.de/en underscored literature's enduring relevance in addressing fundamental human questions even as artificial intelligence transforms how we live and work.