A photo exhibition showcasing China's achievements in modernization opened Wednesday in Russia's central city of Chelyabinsk, attracting more than 100 participants from political, media and business circles, as well as youth representatives from China and Russia.
The exhibition features a selection of 48 Xinhua News Agency photographs highlighting China's landmark achievements in economic and social development, science and technology, culture, and other fields.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Chinese Consul General in Yekaterinburg Luo Shixiong said China and Russia have forged a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era and remain reliable partners in their respective pursuits of national rejuvenation.
China is steadily advancing high-quality development and expanding high-standard opening-up, Luo said, adding that these efforts will create broad opportunities for the two countries to deepen cooperation in trade, industry, scientific and technological innovation, regional connectivity, and cultural exchanges.