Does the publication of Cao Xueqin's Dream of Red Mansions infringe on the author's right to publish?
No, the right of publication is exercised by publishing, surfing the internet, reading aloud and other ways of using the work. The right of publication is a one-time right. Once a work is published, the right to publish is extinguished. Therefore, the publication of Cao Xueqin's Dream of Red Mansions does not infringe on the right to publish, but the source should be stated, otherwise the author's copyright will be infringed.