Exhibition celebrates the country's reform and opening-up anniversary

More than 100 students shared their family stories at an exhibition at Shanghai Jiao Tong University that celebrates the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up.

Wang Yan, dean of the School of Marxism at the university, says that the exhibition aims to foster a greater recognition of socialism with Chinese characteristics and encourage students to contribute to the future development of the country.

The exhibition at the university's Qian Xuesen Library and Museum ended on Dec 31. It features works based on students' communication with their family members about the times before the reform and how the opening-up initiatives have transformed the country.