BEIJING, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- A compilation of speeches and writings on reforms in China's culture sector by former senior Chinese leader Li Changchun has been published and hit bookstores nationwide on Monday.

Published by the People's Publishing House, the book contains 91 articles of talks, speeches, essays and instructions by Li, a former Standing Committee member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

The articles reflect the history of China's reform efforts in the cultural system over recent years. Most of the scripts in the book are being published for the first time, the publisher said.