Public figures give thoughts on World Book Day

Shang Wenjie, singer

Reading gives you opportunity to meet better yourself.

Liu Heung-shing, photographer

Reading is such an important part of my life. Writing and photography are two distinct languages to express people’s observations. One cannot get the full picture of a certain object or issue by relying only on one's own knowledge. Reading provides the thoughts and perspectives of different authors with which we can compensate for and enrich our own observations.”

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Huang Nubo, chairman of Beijing-based Zhongkun Group

Reading allows you to know who you exactly are. Reading transforms you into genuine human being that has the soul.

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