People across China celebrate World Book Day via reading (5/6)

Residents read books in Hebei Provincial Library in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province, April 23, 2014. The World Book Day is commemorated on April 23, aiming to promote reading, and boost the editorial industry and the protection of the intellectual property by copyrights. (Xinhua/Zhu Xudong)