Diverse treasures display history of Sino-French exchanges

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The exhibition “The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles: Exchanges between China and France in the 17th and 18th Centuries” is ongoing at the Main Palace Hall of Literary Brilliance ( *Wenhua dian*) at the Palace Museum in Beijing. [Photo/Official WeChat account of the Palace Museum]

Fascinating! In the late 17th century, China and France embarked on a journey of political engagement and cultural exchanges, inspiring and influencing each other along the way. Over the century of exchanges, exotic French elements arrived at the Forbidden City and chic Chinese fashion decorated the Versailles Palace, giving birth to countless treasures. Come and admire the splendor of this cultural fusion!

Dates: April 1-June 30

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