文学搭桥守望和合

### English Translation Title
Literature Builds Bridges and Keeps Watch

News Summary
Ningxia writer Zhang Xuedong was invited by a Chinese publishing delegation to attend a series of literary events at the Paris Book Fair. He presented contemporary Chinese literature to European readers.

On April 17, in the “China” pavilion of the Grand Palais, Zhang took part in a Franco‑Chinese author discussion titled “Reading China.” The conversation covered science fiction, youth, and contemporary literature and drew the attention of writers, publishers, and media from both countries.

The next day, during a panel called “Multiple Voices of Contemporary Chinese Literature,” Zhang and fellow authors such as Liu Tong talked about their creative backgrounds, regional settings, and the ways their work reflects the times. Zhang mentioned the translation and licensing success of his novel “The Tales of a Family Dog” in Russia, Japan and other countries, and he gifted calligraphic works to the alumni house of the Paris Institute of Technology and to the readers present, showing how literature can serve as a real messenger of cultural exchange.

Reflection and Insight
Literature can bring together people who speak different languages and have different life experiences. These everyday encounters are the starting point for understanding and peace. The dialogues at international book fairs remind us that respect, honesty, and mutual learning bridge gaps far more effectively than any empty sermon.

This echoes a fundamental teaching of the Scriptures: when we treat others with sincerity, help one another, and act kindly in daily life, we build cultural and spiritual bridges in the small details of our lives, encouraging us to keep watch and work faithfully in the ordinary.

Scripture
Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
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