Artists from Thailand perform during the China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 Closing Ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Dec16, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]

Cultural Exchange Year to push China-ASEAN relations to higher stage

With the theme of “our culture, our future”, China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year - 2014 was held from April 7 to Dec 12. During this year, China and ASEAN countries jointly organized a variety of over 100 activities, including cultural shows, a film week and a car rally, which were welcomed by peoples of the respective countries.

The China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year has contributed to regional peace and prosperity. “China was able to make positive progress in jointly building cultural centers with Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia,” Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao said.