Respect Diversity Enhance Friendship: Precious Gifts Witness China's Brilliant Diplomacy

      “A country’s diplomatic relationships depend on its people” . The common cultural origin of Asian countries establishes a spiritual bond among them. With the implementation of the "Belt and Road Initiative", the integration of civilizations will become an unstoppable part of human civilization’s future history. The goal that countries should respect each other’s interests while pursing their own and advance the common interests of all is gradually becoming a reality. 

      Since the founding of the People’ s Republic of China in 1949,the Chinese government has unswervingly pursued an independent foreign policy, actively strengthened cooperation and exchanges with other countries in the world, and strove to enhance friendly relations with neighboring countries. The diplomatic gifts convey the friendship between Chinese people and people in other Asian countries and reflect unique cultural traditions and various artistic styles. Gifts also have invaluable historical worth, artistic value, and commemorative significance. 

      The vast territory and the long history of Asia created a large number of countries and nationalities with different cultural customs and Interesting gifts made from unique and novel ideas, formed into delicate shapes or exquisitely crafted, demonstrate colorful exotic customs and profound cultural heritage, while also displaying the ingenuity and charm of Asian culture.

      The picture below shows some of the exquisite gifts from all over the world.

Embossed Silver Box
A diplomatic gift from the Sultan of Brunei Chinese leader, presented in September 2004.


Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Table
A diplomatic gift from the then Prime Minister of Afghanistan to Chinese leader, presented in October, 1957.


Oil Painting Sailing Boat at Sunset
A diplomatic gift from the Prime Minister of BanglA.D.esh to Chinese leader, presented in June, 2014.


Porcelain Vase
A diplomatic gift from the then President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to Chinese leader, presented in October, 1991.


Wayang Kulit
A diplomatic gift from the President of Indonesia to Chinese leader, presented in March, 2015.


Silver Antelope Ornament
A diplomatic gift from the then Crown Prince of Qatar to Chinese leader, presented in 2008.


Rubbing of the Galle Trilingual Inscription
A diplomatic gift from the then President of Sri Lanka to Chinese leader, presented in September, 2014.


Silver Jambiya Inlaid with Gemstones
Adiplomatic gift from the President of Yemen to Chinese leader, presented in November, 2013.