The first national reading Conference opened in Beijing on the 23rd. Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has advocated reading, paying attention to learning from materials, sincerity and integrity, inheriting the continuous spirit of the Chinese nation and shaping the character of self-confidence and self-improvement of the Chinese people. It is hoped that children can develop reading habits, read happily and grow up healthily; It is hoped that the whole society will participate in reading and form a strong atmosphere of loving reading, good reading and good reading. The first national reading conference was guided by the Central Propaganda Department (State Press and Publication Administration), the Beijing Municipal Party committee and the Beijing municipal government, and hosted by the Publishing Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department and the Publicity Department of the Beijing Municipal Party committee. The theme was "reading in a new era and striving for a new journey", including a series of forums, exhibitions, releases and theme activities. Responsible comrades of relevant departments, representatives of publishing and distribution units and social organizations, experts, scholars, writers and readers, etc. attended the conference. (Xinhua News Agency)