China-Germany cultural events to celebrate 45 years of relations

A series of cultural events will take place throughout the year in Germany to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the country's establishment of diplomatic relations with China.

With the theme of "Cooperation, Friendship and Joint Success", the program will include events ranging from music, theater, dance and film to architecture, contemporary art, literature and cultural heritage.

"The program demonstrates the long friendship between China and Germany, and will build a new platform for further cooperation between the two countries," said Xie Jinying, director of the Ministry of Culture's Bureau for External Cultural Relations, at a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.