On 23 September local time, as a part of celebration of the 70th anniversary of 
the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, series of 
cultural activities under "Culture China, Charm of Jilin" were officially 
launched in Exhibition Center of Achievements of National Economy in Russia. 
This event is co-hosted by the People's Government of Jilin Province, Overseas 
Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council and Russia-China Friendship 
Association.

As a significant part, an exhibition themed the 70th anniversary of the 
establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia will last for a 
week. The exhibition is divided into three sections, showing the humanity, 
ecology and society beauty of Jilin, and tells the authentic story of Jilin to 
Russian audience. 

According to Hanhui Zhang, Chinese ambassador to Russia, this year marks the 
70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and 
Russia. This event will further deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation 
between the two countries and build a closer tie between the two peoples.

Yugang Shi, member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial Party 
Committee and head of the Publicity Department, said he hoped the event would 
promote the cooperation and development in the two countris, and promote mutual 
understanding and trust between the two peoples.

According to Ivan Melnikov, First Vice Chairman of the State Duma, this event 
is of great significance to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment 
of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, to promote cultural exchanges 
and cooperation, and to reinforce our friendship.

According to Galina Kulikova, First Vice Chairman of Russia-China Friendship, 
Jilin Province is playing a key role in Russia-China cooperation. People from 
the two countries share a lot of similarities.

The event has attracted extensive attention in Russian. Representatives of the 
local governments of Moscow, Irkutsk, Ulyanovsk and Orenburg, as well as 
friends from all walks of life attended the opening ceremony.

In the following days, there will be more activities and events, such as an 
orchestra performance Red Sorghum, film panorama, photo exhibition, exhibition 
of intangible cultural heritage works and more activities related to Jilin 
culture. 

This is the fourth time Jilin Province carries out cultural activities in 
Russia. From 26 September, it would be continued in Nursultan, Kazakhstan to 
share more Jilin stories.

Contact: Yueqi Xiao, 020 8899 2574, xiaoyueqi914@propellertv.co.uk

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Source: the People's Government of Jilin Province