China is a great country with a long civilization, and Chinese calligraphy has a unique beauty. I also want to buy some Chinese novels translated into Arabic and French to further experience the charm of Chinese literary works, "Fatima Issa, who came to visit the Tunis International Book Fair with her child, told reporters while watching Chinese calligraphy teaching videos. The 39th Tunis International Book Fair will be held from April 25th to May 4th. This is the annual cultural event in Tunisia. This year, China, as the guest country of honor at the book fair, participated in the exhibition. More than 40 Chinese publishing houses not only brought over 10000 volumes of various publications with rich content and close to the needs of local readers, but also attracted a large number of visitors with their colorful cultural peripheral products on display. In front of the bookshelf of Wuzhou Publishing House, a Tunisian girl immediately held a set of three Chinese learning materials in her hand. The high school student told reporters that she took Chinese courses at school and thought this set of books was very good. Although it would cost half a month's pocket money, she still made up her mind to buy them. She expressed that she wants to apply for the Chinese major in the future because Chinese culture is very attractive to her. A staff member from a Chinese publishing house told reporters that Chinese learning books and various children's books are generally popular among local teenagers. Various books showcasing excellent traditional Chinese culture, progress of Chinese civilization, technological development, and environmental protection are also in high demand. Some Chinese culture enthusiasts also inquire about books on Chinese martial arts and popular online literature during book fairs. The "China Original Animation Exhibition" organized by CITIC Publishing Group is a hot topic in the China exhibition area. The exhibition not only showcases cross-border collaborative book products represented by "Nezha," "White Snake," "Chang'an 30000 Miles," and "Black Myth: Wukong," but also includes a variety of peripheral products such as bookplates and character posters. The TV screens on the exhibition stand also roll out promotional videos of these works, vividly presenting a strong Chinese cultural atmosphere. Many visitors will take photos in front of the exhibition boards featuring Nezha, Wukong, and other characters. Some Tunisian visitors expressed that although they do not understand Chinese, they still buy some Chinese anime and picture books to read through translation software. Kong Yan, the brand director of CITIC Publishing Group, said that the Chinese people advocate the concepts of diligence, courage, and the pursuit of a better life. The relevant content contained in books can particularly resonate with foreign friends, thus promoting exchanges and mutual learning between different cultures. During the book fair, publishing institutions in China and Tunisia held more than ten ceremonies for the distribution and copyright signing of Chinese books in Arabic. Khalid, the head of Tunisia Oriental Knowledge Press, told reporters that in recent years, more and more Chinese books have been translated into Arabic, covering more and more areas. Books introducing China's economic development and Chinese path to modernization have received extensive attention in Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and other Arab countries. During the book fair, Tevfik Grilla, the dean of the Tunisian Institute of Translation, told reporters that the two countries will further strengthen translation cooperation. The Tunisian side will start translating a batch of books about China's economic rise, the development of artificial intelligence, and a batch of excellent Chinese children's literature works to meet the Tunisian people's desire to understand China. The Chinese medical team assisting Tunisia also set up a booth at the book fair to introduce traditional Chinese medicine and provide free consultations for the audience. Zong Yi, leader of acupuncture and moxibustion Detachment of the aid Tunisian medical team, said that many Tunisians came to ask questions about meridians and acupoints, and it can be seen that they are very interested in traditional Chinese medicine. Some people have pain problems in their arms and shoulders. After on-site acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, their symptoms have significantly alleviated, and they all praise the breadth and depth of Chinese medicine culture. (New Society)