THE YEAR OF 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Italy （中意建交五十周年）. To celebrate the China﹣Italy friendship, 2020 was set to be the China﹣Italy Year of Culture and Tourism.

    The opening ceremony （开幕式） of the event was held in Rome on January 21. During the year﹣long event, nearly one hundred cultural and tourism activities will be held in both countries.

    Some big Chinese museums, such as the Palace Museum and the National Museum, are working on swapping exhibitions （互换展览） with Italian museums. Chinese artworks will also be displayed at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition （国际建筑双年展） in Venice in the upcoming months.

Italy is a popular tourist destination among Chinese tourists. The country attracts people with its rich history of art and culture. Today, a large number of Italian tourists travel to China for its beautiful landscapes and cultural heritage （文化遗产）.

    Let's wish the China﹣Italy Year of Culture and Tourism a great success!