Reading puts the world at your feet

Event aims to inspire young learners to grow into individuals with global outlook, Yang Yang reports.

The reading dialogue themed "The Power of Reading" was held at the center of Arabic studies in Beijing Foreign Studies University on Monday to mark the 30th World Book Day that falls on Wednesday.

Co-organized by China Daily, the country's national English newspaper, and BFSU, the event invited eminent guests from different areas to share growth experiences and life wisdom.

Throughout its history, China has prioritized reading, valuing the pursuit of knowledge through investigating the world, and advocating among scholars the Confucian ideal of self-cultivation, harmonious governance and global peace.