The "Encounter and Appreciation of China - Chinese Culture Theme Exhibition" made its debut on the opening day of the Paris Expo in France on the 27th, opening a window for perceiving Chinese culture through a variety of forms of expression. This Chinese Culture Theme Exhibition is hosted by the China Foreign Language and Culture Bureau, organized by the Contemporary China and the World Research Institute, and co organized by the Palace Museum, the Jiangxi Provincial People's Government Information Office, and others. The theme exhibition consists of two exhibition halls: the "Cultural Products Exhibition Area" and the "Cultural Skills Exhibition Area". Among them, the "Cultural Products Exhibition Area" showcases over 500 books, images, handicrafts, and cultural and creative products that introduce Chinese civilization and distinctive cultural themes, with a focus on showcasing a full range of multilingual themed books with "Chinese Keywords", ceramic handicrafts from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, and handicrafts from Zhejiang's "Hehe Culture". The "Cultural Skills Exhibition Area" has cultural experience activities such as Chinese cultural skills performances such as "Long Mouth Pot Tea Art" and "One Root Noodle", as well as the "Monkey King" series of hand-painting. In his opening speech at the themed exhibition, Yu Tao, Deputy Director of the China Foreign Language and Culture Bureau (China International Communication Group), said that the participation of the China Foreign Language and Culture Bureau in the Paris Expo with a century old history, together with friends from France and other countries around the world, is of great significance for exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries. The theme exhibition aims to introduce the cultural roots and bright prospects of Chinese path to modernization to the audience, and show a colorful, vivid and three-dimensional image of China. Chen Li, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in France, stated that this themed exhibition takes everyone to appreciate the breadth and depth of Chinese culture, and to gain a close understanding of the real, three-dimensional, and comprehensive China. The Chinese Embassy in France looks forward to strengthening cooperation with various parties such as the Paris Expo, jointly promoting the continuous deepening of cultural exchanges between China and France, and continuously enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. French historian Felix Torres said that the French Chinese civilization has a long tradition of communication. In recent years, France has published a large number of books introducing China, and many European readers are also looking forward to learning about China through reading. This exhibition provides visitors with a good opportunity to understand Chinese culture, help them perceive Chinese culture, and listen to the voice of China. The Paris Exposition was founded in 1904 and is a comprehensive exhibition with a long history and a high reputation. This exhibition lasts for 12 days and has attracted over 3200 exhibitors from over 100 countries and regions to participate. (New News Agency)