For the love of books
(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2012-04-23 16:40April 23 is UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day. First started in 1995, this yearly event has now celebrated its 17th birthday. As a means of promoting reading, this year the day has been embraced in many ways throughout China.
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Street performers help promote World Book and Copyright Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, April 23, 2012.[Photo/CFP] |
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An ATM-like 24-hour library is put into use in Changsha, Hunan province, April 23, 2012. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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