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12:37, 10-Apr-2019
Art exhibition celebrates China-DRPK 70th anniversary, first anniversary of Kim Jong Un's China visit
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On April 9, an art exhibition of photos, paintings, sculptures and books from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was held in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties. Also, it marks the first anniversary of DPRK leader Kim Jong Un's first visit to China last March.
Guests attending the art exhibition. /CGTN Photo
Guests attending the art exhibition. /CGTN Photo
The exhibition has shown an overview of DPRK leader Kim's four visits to China, and what he and Chinese President Xi Jinping said during their meetings on the issues of national economic development, China's efforts on the Peninsula issue and reviews China-DPRK relations inherited from generations to generations of both sides.
Lin Yi, vice president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Pak Kyong Il, chairman of Korea-China Friendship Society, Jong Hyon U, charge d'affaires of DPRK embassy to China, Wang Yanling, founder of 798 Art District, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.
Photo exhibition to commemorate Kim Jong Un's visit to China. /CGTN Photo
Photo exhibition to commemorate Kim Jong Un's visit to China. /CGTN Photo
The art exhibition is scheduled to open to the public from April 9 to May 8 at 798 Art District in the Chaoyang District, northeast Beijing.
The opening ceremony of the art exhibition in honor of China-DPRK 70th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties, and the first anniversary of Kim Jong Un's China visit. /CGTN Photo
The opening ceremony of the art exhibition in honor of China-DPRK 70th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties, and the first anniversary of Kim Jong Un's China visit. /CGTN Photo
The exhibition hosted by the CPAFFC, a state organization specialized in people-to-people exchanges, China-DPRK Friendship Association (CKFA), Korea-China Friendship Society and the DPRK Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, Korea-China Friendship Society. It was co-hosted by Beijing Chaoyang International Center for Cultural Exchanges and Mansudae Art Studio of the DPRK.