ACC Hosted Photo Exhibition Themed on “Strengthening ASEAN-China Relations” along with the Reception Celebrating the 4th Anniversary of the Establishment of ACC

In conjunction with the Reception Celebrating the 4th Anniversary of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), ACC held a photo exhibition themed on “Strengthening ASEAN-China Relations” at Kempinski Hotel in Beijing in the evening of 15 December 2015. The Exhibition displayed approximately 70 photos in retrospection of the landmark events in the history of ASEAN-China relations since the establishment of ASEAN-China dialogue relations in 1991 up to the 18th ASEAN-China Summit in Malaysia in November 2015. Highlight events depicted at the Exhibition included, inter alia, the previous ASEAN-China Summits attended by successive Chinese leaders, the signing of the Joint Declaration of the Establishment of Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity between ASEAN and China in 2003, the Opening Ceremony of the 1st ASEAN-China Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China in 2004, the establishment of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area in 2010, the official launch of the ACC at the ASEAN-China Commemorative Summit to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations in 2011, and some significant activities to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Strategic Partnership in 2013, etc. The Exhibition also reflected ACC’s contributions to promoting ASEAN-China cooperation in trade, investment, education, culture, tourism, information and public relations since its establishment in 2011.

Co-organized by the China Photo Service (CPS) as a preheating programme for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations in 2016, the Exhibition aimed at tracing back the past achievements, looking at the present fruitful cooperation, and projecting toward the brighter future relations between ASEAN and China. It provided a comprehensive review and a vivid account of the vigorous development and remarkable achievements of the ASEAN-China relations, illustrating the materialization of the strategic visions of the leaders of both sides in strengthening and advancing ASEAN-China relations.

Prior to the Reception, the VIPs and the distinguished guests including H.E. Mr. Kong Xuanyou, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, foreign Ambassadors, representatives of the diplomatic corps in Beijing, representatives of relevant Chinese ministries, business circle, academic institutions, media and public partners of ACC who attended the Reception toured the Photo Exhibition. They opined that this Exhibition provided a meaningful platform to help viewers look back on the course of ASEAN-China relations and encourage the general public to work for a brighter future through joint efforts. ACC also published a "Photos Collection" to be widely distributed at the Reception.

As the host of the Reception and the Exhibition, ACC Secretary-General H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping in her remarks recommended the Exhibition as a full presentation of the milestone events, high-level exchanges, institutions and meetings, cooperation in a wide range of areas in the history of ASEAN-China relations and a reflection of the everlasting friendship between ASEAN and China.