By Staff Reporters

On November 9, 2022, the first book house for foreign experts in Hunan province was opened in Changsha (Yanghu Lake) International Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Service Base.

The "Book House for Foreign Experts" program is initiated by the Foreign Talent Research Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology. It aims to help foreign experts become better acquainted with the country they live and work in, and be able to better tell China's story to others.

Once open to the public, the book house could provide foreign experts with a convenient and comfortable reading service. Currently, the book house displays about 5,000 books and newspapers, including Science and Technology Daily and other works in different languages. At the same time, it will develop other service functions, such as hosting reading salons and activities to provide platforms for foreign experts to exchange ideas and better understand Changsha.

Zeng Lixin, deputy director of the Science and Technology Department of Hunan province, said the province will step up efforts to construct more book houses for foreign experts, and using them to promote international communication. At the same time, the province will continue to optimize the service for foreign experts in Hunan.

According to reports, Changsha is regarded as one of the most promising cities in the eyes of foreign experts. In recent years, Changsha has made significant strides toward improving the quality of life for foreign residents and workers in the city.