In order to promote the national reading campaign and carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture, on 25 March, a reading activity for the faculty with the theme of “Reading Makes Life Better” was held in Xinhua Bookstore, Xiang’an Campus, attracting over 80 faculties.

Li Jing, Associate Professor of Department of Chinese Language and Literature, was invited to be a “reading mentor” and give a reading introduction to the Book of Songs.

The mentor’s lead-reading and Q&A are fixed sections of the activity. During the lead-reading section, Li Jing started with a question, "What is the Book of Songs? " Teachers were guided to read the songs together, to feel the charm of literature, to explore the political and educational functions as well as moral significance of the songs.

During the Q&A section, teachers raised questions as to the confusion they have encountered while reading the Book of Songs, which Li answered patiently.

Before the 2023 “World Reading Day”, XMU initiated the “Reading Makes Life Better” Reading Activity, and 4 sessions has been held up until now. The series of activities are organized to encourage the faculty to read more, and ultimately develop a profound love for books, contributing to the construction of a “bookish” XMU.