Exhibition celebrates 50 years of China-Thailand diplomatic relations

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows visitors viewing artifacts at "Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations" at the Palace Museum, Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together over 240 significant relics from China and Thailand, including court utensils, Buddhist art and traditional handicrafts, offering a panoramic view of centuries-long cultural exchange between the two countries. The display spans contributions from the Palace Museum and the Office of National Museums of Thailand, illustrating historic contacts from ancient maritime trade to modern diplomatic ties established in 1975. Through shared cultural heritage and artistic treasures, the special exhibition highlights the deep friendship and mutual learning that have shaped China-Thailand relations over time. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows visitors viewing artifacts at "Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations" at the Palace Museum, Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together over 240 significant relics from China and Thailand, including court utensils, Buddhist art and traditional handicrafts, offering a panoramic view of centuries-long cultural exchange between the two countries. The display spans contributions from the Palace Museum and the Office of National Museums of Thailand, illustrating historic contacts from ancient maritime trade to modern diplomatic ties established in 1975. Through shared cultural heritage and artistic treasures, the special exhibition highlights the deep friendship and mutual learning that have shaped China-Thailand relations over time. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows visitors viewing artifacts at "Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations" at the Palace Museum, Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together over 240 significant relics from China and Thailand, including court utensils, Buddhist art and traditional handicrafts, offering a panoramic view of centuries-long cultural exchange between the two countries. The display spans contributions from the Palace Museum and the Office of National Museums of Thailand, illustrating historic contacts from ancient maritime trade to modern diplomatic ties established in 1975. Through shared cultural heritage and artistic treasures, the special exhibition highlights the deep friendship and mutual learning that have shaped China-Thailand relations over time. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows visitors viewing artifacts at "Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations" at the Palace Museum, Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together over 240 significant relics from China and Thailand, including court utensils, Buddhist art and traditional handicrafts, offering a panoramic view of centuries-long cultural exchange between the two countries. The display spans contributions from the Palace Museum and the Office of National Museums of Thailand, illustrating historic contacts from ancient maritime trade to modern diplomatic ties established in 1975. Through shared cultural heritage and artistic treasures, the special exhibition highlights the deep friendship and mutual learning that have shaped China-Thailand relations over time. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows visitors viewing artifacts at "Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations" at the Palace Museum, Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together over 240 significant relics from China and Thailand, including court utensils, Buddhist art and traditional handicrafts, offering a panoramic view of centuries-long cultural exchange between the two countries. The display spans contributions from the Palace Museum and the Office of National Museums of Thailand, illustrating historic contacts from ancient maritime trade to modern diplomatic ties established in 1975. Through shared cultural heritage and artistic treasures, the special exhibition highlights the deep friendship and mutual learning that have shaped China-Thailand relations over time. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows visitors viewing artifacts at "Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations" at the Palace Museum, Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together over 240 significant relics from China and Thailand, including court utensils, Buddhist art and traditional handicrafts, offering a panoramic view of centuries-long cultural exchange between the two countries. The display spans contributions from the Palace Museum and the Office of National Museums of Thailand, illustrating historic contacts from ancient maritime trade to modern diplomatic ties established in 1975. Through shared cultural heritage and artistic treasures, the special exhibition highlights the deep friendship and mutual learning that have shaped China-Thailand relations over time. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows visitors viewing artifacts at "Golden Friendship, Shared Brilliance: A Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations" at the Palace Museum, Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together over 240 significant relics from China and Thailand, including court utensils, Buddhist art and traditional handicrafts, offering a panoramic view of centuries-long cultural exchange between the two countries. The display spans contributions from the Palace Museum and the Office of National Museums of Thailand, illustrating historic contacts from ancient maritime trade to modern diplomatic ties established in 1975. Through shared cultural heritage and artistic treasures, the special exhibition highlights the deep friendship and mutual learning that have shaped China-Thailand relations over time. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)