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People read books on the World Book Day at the National Library of China in Beijing, April 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Mingqi)
World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is an annual event organized by the UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright.
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People read books on the World Book Day at the National Library of China in Beijing, April 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Mingqi)
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People read books on the World Book Day at the National Library of China in Beijing, April 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Mingqi)
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People read books on the World Book Day at the National Library of China in Beijing, April 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Mingqi)
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People read books on the World Book Day at the National Library of China in Beijing, April 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Mingqi)