Photo exhibition showcases beauty of China, Brazil

A special photo exhibition highlighting the distinctive hallmarks of China and Brazil was recently opened in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the country.

The event, which saw the unveiling of photo album collection themed 'Beautiful China, Beautiful Brazil' was held in Rio last Monday, featuring pictures commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides.

It was co-hosted by China's State Council Information Office, the Chinese Embassy in Brazil, the Brazilian Embassy in China, the China International Communications Group and the Legislative Assembly of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Presented in both Chinese and Portuguese, the exhibition highlights the natural beauty, rich histories, cultural exchanges, economic ties and cooperation achievements between the two nations.

"The exhibition is rich in content and beautifully detailed. It truly showcases the shared beauty and cultural richness of both countries. These two photography collections are rich in content, showcasing the cultural richness of both countries and the nice friendship between China and Brazil to everyone," said Tia Ju, vice president of the Legislative Assembly of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

President Xi arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to attend the 19th G20 Summit and pay a state visit to the Latin American country at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Photo exhibition showcases beauty of China, Brazil

China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Monday urged the China Overseas Friendship Association (COFA) to shoulder more responsibilities and pool the wisdom and strength of Chinese people from home and abroad to advance Chinese modernization.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks at a meeting of COFA executive directors in Beijing.

Noting the great successes both the Party and the country have made in the new era, Wang said these achievements could not be separated from the support and contributions of compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese.

With strong support from the motherland, the prospects for them to serve their motherland and pursue their dreams are very bright, Wang said.

He asked the COFA and its directors to make further suggestions and contributions for the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, and enhance economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, as well as integrated development across the Taiwan Strait.

Shi Taifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting, where he was re-elected head of the COFA.

Top political advisor urges pooling strength of Chinese from home, abroad for Chinese modernization