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Pages in the digital age: why bookstores still matter?

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April 23 marks World Book Day. But in an era when screens dominate our lives and algorithms shape our choices, do we still need bookstores? Over the past week, activities have been held across China to promote quality reading among the public, showcasing the value of books in a time of unprecedented change. CGTN reporter Yang Jinghao sat down with three people who have chosen to run independent bookstores — not for profit, but for something much harder to define: a belief, a rhythm and a way of life.

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