Public figures give thoughts on World Book Day

Li Junru, former vice-president of the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC

Books are human beings' spirit food. Books bring knowledge, wisdom and help to improve our abilities. Reading more books and good books is a key to success. 29 Zhang Jianguo Director of the State Administration for Foreign Experts Affairs

Read more, read good books, and eventually become good at reading. Make reading a habit of the people.

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Chen Aiyu, headmaster of Beijing No. 171 Middle School

Reading is the key to being reasonable and wise, is my motto for promoting the awareness of reading among young students.

I also hold that students get the strength of self-transformation and development through reading. Reading is not only a habit, but a process of self-refinement.

China Daily, being a bridge between China and the world, is well known for its international insights, Chinese angle, and factual coverage of world’s events and spread of Chinese culture. Riches Within Your Reach: The Law of the Higher Potential by Robert Collier 31 Rafael González-Ripoll Airbus China Chief Operating Officer Reading can broaden one's vision and enrich one's life. I would like to encourage people to enjoy the peace and pleasure of reading books even though there are more sources for getting information today.

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