TV series highlights ties with Russia

The Chinese embassy in Russia held a premiere on Tuesday for a documentary series entitled This Is China, which was jointly filmed by China and Russia.

The series focuses on showing China's wisdom and creativity, and it reflects the developing trends of the country. Meanwhile, it demonstrates the beauty of Peking Opera, Chinese kung fu and traditional sculpture, which are popular among Russian audiences.

The 2016-2017 Sino-Russian Media Exchange Year is a proposal by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for media from both countries to deepen cooperation, enhance bilateral cultural exchanges, according to Chinese Ambassador to Russia Li Hui.