The 2024 Shanghai International Literary Week has kicked off its main forum at the China Securities Museum in Shanghai's Hongkou district, delving into the theme of "The Boundaries of Stories", on Aug 13.

The event commenced with a moving narrative by Li Jingze, vice chairman of the China Writers Association, drawing inspiration from his illiterate yet naturally gifted grandmother in storytelling. He emphasized the importance of honoring all storytellers and those immersed in narratives.