(250423) -- KABUL, April 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A man shows a Persian language version of a Chinese book at a bookstore in Kabul, Afghanistan, April 22, 2025. As the world marked World Book and Copyright Day on Wednesday, bookstores in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, were grappling with an unprecedented downturn in business, driven by a noticeable decline in book lovers and reading enthusiasts. TO GO WITH "Feature: Reading culture fading in Afghanistan amid economic hardships " (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)