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What is the significance and value of Bi Sheng's contribution?
His invention of movable type printing improved the shortcomings of previous printing technology, reduced the waste caused by movable type typesetting in previous block printing, improved printing efficiency, saved manpower and material resources, and played a great role in the spread of culture.

At the same time, the printing technology he invented was introduced to other countries, which also accelerated the cultural spread in other countries.

The principles and methods of modern printing and movable type printing are the same, and Bi Sheng has made great contributions to human culture.