Digital Reading Surge in China on World Book Day
On World Book Day, China’s reading habits are shifting towards digital formats, driven by technology and e-commerce giants, with government initiatives promoting a nation of avid readers.
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On World Book Day, China’s reading habits are shifting towards digital formats, driven by technology and e-commerce giants, with government initiatives promoting a nation of avid readers.
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Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda continue their remarkable winning streaks, marking a historic period in professional golf with back-to-back victories in major tournaments.
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