China-Russia Friendship Continued and Promoted --An evening gala celebrating the 60^th anniversary of China-Russia diplomatic ties held in Moscow

The year 2009 is a significant year that marks the 60^th anniversary of the People＇s Republic of China and the 60^th anniversary Of China-Russia diplomatic ties. Shategic partnership that is mature, stable and sound has common strategic pursuits in the complicated and changing context of international relations While celebrating the 60^th anniversary of diplomatic ties, China and Russia vowed to be always good partners, good neighbors and good friends. Both world peace and stability.     

Zhou Enlai and Chinese Fine Arts

March 5, 2008 marked the 110th anniversary of late Premier Zhou Enlai＇s 110th birth anniversary. Zhou Enlai was a great Marxist and outstanding revolutionary. As a major member of the first generation of the leadership of Chinese Communist Party and the People＇s Republic of China, he devoted all his life to his beloved motherland and people. He enjoyed widespread respect among Chinese people of all ethnic groups and his lofty spirit and personality have been considered valuable assets in the history of Chinese nation. On the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary commemorative events were launched nationwide.     

CHINESE CULTURE SHINES IN RUSSIA

Editor＇s words： Co-initiated by Chinese President Hu Jintao and Russian President Putin, the Year of Russia and the Year of China were launched in 2006 and 2007 respectively. This is the largest cultural event ever held in each other＇s country in the history of China-Russia exchange. In September, the staff reporter had an exclusive interview with Mr. Li Dongwen, Director-General of the Bureau for External Cultural Relations, Ministry of Culture of China, who gave a comprehensive review of the Year of China in Russia.[第一段]     

China-Russia Cultural Exchange Conducted on a Regular Basis --An interview with Chinese Cultural Minister Cai Wu

On June 17, 2009, an evening gala in celebration of the 60^th anniversary of China-Russia diplomatic ties was held in the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, Before the gala show .     

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Exhibition on Pakistani Culture Held in Beijing The Exhibition on Pakistani Culture was recently on view in Beijing in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties.Co-sponsored by China’s Cultural Ministry and the Pakistani Embassy,the exhibition displayed nearly 100 historical photos and 150     

National Arts Museum Gets Complete Makeover

China National Museum of Fine Arts is one of the ten landmark buildings in Beijing built in the 1950s in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of New China. This Chinese gardenstyle structure was built at the proposal of the country‘s first generation of leaders and integrated many original architectural concepts of the late premier Zhou Enlai.     

2004： An Epitome of Chinese Film Over the 20th century

2004 was a special year for Chines emovies. In this year, various types of movies were produced and shown to welcome the 100th anniversary of China‘s movie industry which will come in 2005. These new productions provided us an opportunity to review and recall the history of Chinese movies in the past 100 years.     

Sima Wensen: A Pioneer for China-France Cultural Exchange

Januarv. 27th, 2014 marked a mon- umental date. 50..years ago today,.. China and France issued a joint communique- and declared the estab- lishment of diplomatic ties. On June 6th, 1964, China and France success- fully established diplomatic relations, which ushered in a new era for the diplomacy of new China.     

A Photography Exhibition Held to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of China-Poland Diplomatic Ties

On October 11, a photography exhi bition opened at the Science Acad emy of Poland in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establish ment of ChinaPoland diplomatic relations. Cohosted by Chinese Embassy and the Polish Home, the exhibition＇ s opening saw the presence of some 120 distinguished guests from the political, cultural and education fields of Po land, including the former prime min ister and former parliament speaker.     

Dragon-horse Show Staged to Celebrate China- France Friendship

On October 17, a unique show of mechanical dragon-horse was unveiled at the Olympic Park in Beijing in celebration of the 50th anniversary of China-France dip-lomatic relations. The three-day event teatures an eight-act performance, with each act lasting one and half hours. On the first day, the dragon-horse and the spider came to life to appear in the Olympic venue. the two mythical each other when On the second day, beasts fought against the spider set a trap in an attempt to capture the drag- on-horse.     

Exhibition on Chinese Archaeology Held in Capital Museum

The Exhibition on Chinese Archaeology, co-organized by the Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Capital Museum, was recently held in the Capital Museum. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Archaeology, this exhibition exhibits major achievements that hundreds of Chinese archaeologists have scored over decades. It is also the largest archaeologica exhibition ever held in China.     

Listening and Blooming--A modern oil painting exhibition of Chinese and Beninese artists held in China Culture Center in Benin

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of China Culture Center in Benin, a modern oil painting exhibition entitled ＂Listening and Blooming＂ was opened in Cotonou, capital city of Benin on February 27,2009,     

Tang Paradise Welcomes Chinese and Russian Leaders

Culture serves as a bridge linking people＇s hearts and deepening mutual understanding and trust between countries. China and Russia are each other＇s biggestneighbors and enjoy longstanding friendship. Over years, the two countries have made efforts to expand exchange and cooperation in various fields. On October 18, 2013, as part of the agenda for the 17th Session of the Chinese and Russian Premiers＇ Regular Meeting Committee, vice premiers of the two countries held talks at the Tang Paradise in the historic city of Xi＇an, experiencing the time-honored history and culture of theTang Dynasty.     

Eiffel Tower Turns Red for china

With the coming of Chinese lunar year of monkey,the year-long grand cultual event“China Cultural Year“embraced its second climax in January 2004.The climax coincided with Chinese president Hu Jintao‘s state visit to France and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relatios.     

Stirring Beats Strikes African Waves： Mozambique National Song ＆ Dance Ensemble Tours China

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of China-Mozambique diplomatic relations, Mozambique National Song ＆ Dance Ensemble toured China at the invitation of Chinese Ministry of Culture in the early summer of 2005. The ensemble staged marvelous performances with rich African flavors in Beijing, Jiangxi and Zhejiang, showcasing artistic diversity and extraordinary vitality of Mozambique＇s dancers and singers. Their unique understanding of life, thinking of history and expectation of future, as demonstrated in their talented dancing and singing, has won unanimous recognition and acclaim of Chinese audience,     

Jacques Gernet: Eminent French Sinologist

The 4th World Forum on China Studies(WFCS),featuring the theme of coexistence in harmony:China's integration with the rest of the world,was opened in Shanghai in November 6,2010.Four masters received the Research Contribution Award in China Study.They are Igor Rogachev,former Russian ambassador to China,Mori Kazuko,Japanese leading figure in the study of contemporary China,Jacques Gernet,eminent French sinologist,and Philip A.     

China Art Gallery

THE China Art Gallery isthe most modern gallery inChina.In June 1993,on its30th anniversary,it held an exhibi-tion of the best works in its collec-tion.Many of the finest Chinesepaintings of this century were exhi-bited,attracting tens of thousands ofart lovers and displaying the galler-y’s true artistic value.     

A Cluster of Museums Boosts Nantong''''s Reputation

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Nantong Museum, known as the earliest modern museum in China. In the new era, it now enjoys its heyday, with a vast collection of artifacts and newly-renovated facilities. Four Distinctive Features of Nantong Museum The first Chinese-founded modern museum. Nantong Museum was founded in 1905 by Zhang Jian, an influential local statesman and industrialist who sought to revive the bullied nation with industry and education. In the early-20th-century …     

Philip Alden Kuhn:Prominent American Sinologist

The 4th World Forum on China Studies(WFCS),featuring the theme ofcoexistence in harmony: China’s integration with the rest of the world,was opened in Shanghai on November 6,2010.Four masters received the Research Contribution Award in China Study.They are Igor Rogachev,former Russian ambassador to China,Mori Kazuko,Japanese leading figure in the study of contemporary China,Jacques Gernet,eminent French sinologist,and Philip A.Kuhn,Francis Lee Higginson Professor.This award is a permanent honor granted to th...     

Samarkand： the crossing of world cultures

Samarkand is one of the most ancient and famous cities in the world.By its age,Samarkand can be compared to such ancient cities as Rome.Athens and Babylon.In 2007 Samarkand will celebrate its 2750th anniversary.Samarkand can doubtlessly be called the＂Pearl of the East＂.Standing on the crossroad of the great Silk Road,it took and preserved until present times the culture,art and unique architeeture of the ancient world civilizations.