China joins hands with UK for arts exchange

A number of Chinese cultural activities and events will be held in Britain this year, Liu Xiaoming, China's ambassador to the UK, said on Tuesday.

"As part of the China-UK Year of Cultural Exchange, the China Cultural Season will include many performances and events, bringing our cultural exchange to a new level," Liu said in a speech to mark the beginning of the season.

In August, the Military Band of the People's Liberation Army of China will perform at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.