Ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning!

Today, we gather here with great joy and enthusiasm, to celebrate the special and meaningful festival — World Book Day. First of all, please allow me to extend our most sincere and warmest welcome to our distinguished French friends! We are truly honored to have you travel across the distance to join us, to share this beautiful moment full of books and culture. Your presence adds infinite brilliance and international warmth to this event, and we give you our most heartfelt greetings!

Books are the most precious treasure of human civilization. They are not merely words on pages, but powerful bridges that connect different nations, cultures and hearts. Throughout history, great books have no borders of countries or languages. From the timeless literary classics of France, which have influenced generations, to the profound traditional culture of China, every book carries the wisdom, dreams and emotions of human beings. Reading allows us to walk into different worlds, understand diverse cultures, broaden our horizons, and nourish our souls. It gives us strength, wisdom and the courage to move forward.

On this special day, let us close our busy lives for a moment, open a book, immerse ourselves in the charm of reading, and feel the power of words. Let reading become a lifelong habit, and let books build a bridge of friendship and communication between us.

Once again, welcome our dear French friends! May we enjoy the pleasure of reading together, and may the friendship between us last forever!

Thank you all！

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