Chinese mainland President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have penned prefaces for the \"Tang China – A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th-10th Century)\" exhibition, recently opened at France's Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts.
Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, Xi highlighted the collaborative effort that made the exhibition possible. He described the Tang Dynasty as a pinnacle of prosperity, cultural flourishing, and intellectual inclusivity, with its influence reaching Europe via the Silk Road.
Xi expressed enthusiasm for the exhibition, emphasizing its role in enhancing French and European audiences' understanding of the Tang Dynasty's vibrant and open culture. He underscored the long-standing mutual appreciation and friendly exchanges between the Chinese and French peoples.
Macron emphasized the significance of the 60th anniversary and the Year of Culture and Tourism by highlighting the exhibition's grand showcase of Tang Dynasty artifacts. He praised the dynasty's creative vitality and its role in fostering active foreign exchanges through the Silk Road.
The exhibition, a joint effort by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration and the French Ministry of Culture, features over 200 exquisite artifacts from 32 cultural and museum institutions across 10 regions in China. This collection underscores the dynamic cultural exchanges that continue to strengthen China-France relations.
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Xi, Macron write prefaces to Tang-dynasty exhibition in Paris
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