An exhibition titled "Tang China – A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th–10th Century)" was inaugurated on Monday at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in France.
Jointly directed by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration and the French Ministry of Culture, the exhibition is showcasing over 200 exquisite artifacts from 32 cultural institutions and museums across 10 provincial-level regions and cities in China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively inscribed prefaces to the exhibition.
The exhibition features eight thematic sections highlighting the vibrant cultural achievements of the Tang Dynasty, its open and inclusive spirit, and its enduring influence. While offering visitors an enriching visual experience, these exhibits celebrate the unique charm of Chinese culture.
A researcher of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts noted that many of the items on display are cultural relics unearthed after 2019, being showcased abroad for the first time.
"We hope that not only Western visitors will come to admire these exquisite artifacts from the Tang Dynasty, but also Chinese tourists in Paris. It's an opportunity for them to take pride as Chinese in this rarely exhibited collection of cultural treasures," said Cao Huizhong, an researcher at the museum.
Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts has organized a series of Chinese cultural activities this year to celebrate this milestone.
Exhibition of China's Tang Dynasty artifacts held in France
Exhibition of China's Tang Dynasty artifacts held in France
China now has the world's largest 5G network following accelerated infrastructure construction for the Internet over the past 12 months, according to the 2024 China Internet Development Report issued by the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies on Thursday.
The report was released during the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, which started on Wednesday in Wuzhen Town of east China's Zhejiang Province.
The report says China had 3.8 million 5G base stations by the end of June, covering the entire country with a penetration rate of 5G users exceeding 60 percent. 5G technology has been applied to 74 industries. Key industries such as manufacturing, mining, electricity and healthcare have witnessed rapid 5G development over the past 12 months.
Besides 5G, China is also spearheading the infrastructure construction for gigabit Internet with the country's gigabit Internet users accounting for more than 70 percent globally, according to the report.
In addition to the report on China's internet development, the publisher also released the 2024 World Internet Development Report, which highlights global progress in upgrading existing Internet infrastructure, and the acceleration of innovation in emerging digital technology. It also warns that global cybersecurity remains fragile as crimes have increased significantly.
The first WIC was held in 2014 and it has now become the largest and highest-level Internet conference in China. Every year, representatives of government departments, international organizations and leading internet companies from more than 100 countries and regions gather in Wuzhen to discuss the development and future of the Internet.
China develops world's largest 5G network: report
