On June 27, the calligraphy exchange exhibition celebrating the 35th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomatic relations kicked off at the Chinese Cultural Center in Singapore. Mr Zhu Jing, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, attended the opening ceremony and cut the ribbon together with Ms Sun Xiaoyun, Chairman of the China Calligraphers Association, Ms Denise Phua, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Central District of Singapore, and Mr Tan Siah Kwee, President of the Chinese Calligraphy Society of Singapore.

In his speech, Mr Zhu said that calligraphy is a treasure of China's excellent traditional culture. It is very popular and influential in both China and Singapore. On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomatic relations, famous calligraphers of the two countries hold this exhibition and visit each other. By using calligraphy as a medium, they have contributed to the friendship between the two peoples of the two countries and promoted mutual learning and understanding.

This calligraphy exchange exhibition is co-organized by the Chinese Calligraphers Association, the Chinese Calligraphy Society of Singapore and the Chinese Cultural Center in Singapore. A total of 70 works by famous calligraphers from both China and Singapore are on exhibition until July 12.