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Apart from providing those in need with solace and strength, reading is also vital to carry on China s cultural tradition, foster a Chinese ethos and enhance its cultural strength.
On the morning of April 23, which is World Book and Copyright Day, Chinese novelist Mai Jia posted a new article on his WeChat public account, recounting how people had "read together" with the help of the account over the past years.