World Book Day: Discover the power of reading

The reading dialogue themed "The Power of Reading" was held at Beijing Foreign Studies University on April 21 to mark the 30th World Book Day that falls on April 23. Experts, scholars and authors from many fields gathered with nearly a hundred Chinese and international students to share their reading experiences and engage in thoughtful discussions.

As the Chinese saying goes, "In books, one can find a house of gold." Through reading, we gain knowledge, touch souls and explore the world. In this digital era with rapid advances in artificial intelligence, what does reading mean to us today? Let's hear their perspectives.