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Ladder of knowledge
Published: Jul 13, 2026 10:58 PM
Visitors browse books at a bookstore in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on July 13, 2026. With tall wooden book walls and floating stairs, the quiet, elegant space draws readers of all ages during summer vacation. Photo: VCG

Visitors browse books at a bookstore in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on July 13, 2026. With tall wooden book walls and floating stairs, the quiet, elegant space draws readers of all ages during summer vacation. Photo: VCG