150 years later, Jules Verne's brilliance still ignites bold dreams

"Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real" — this inspiring quote from French science-fiction author Jules Verne (1828-1905) greets travelers at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport in Guangdong province, perfectly capturing the spirit of China's "City of Innovation".

The 19th-century novelist once took readers aboard the submarine Nautilus to explore the uncharted depths of the sea. Over 150 years after Verne published Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, his works continue to resonate in theaters, bookstores and classrooms across China, inspiring new generations to dream boldly and venture into the unknown.

This spring, a stage adaptation of the iconic novel toured major Chinese cities, including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Guangdong province's Shenzhen. It will hit the stage in Beijing in July.