Ming prince's 'dragon robe', silk (c.1389), excavated from the tomb of Zhu Tan (1370-89) [Photo/CNTV]

At a recent event to launch London's autumn season of exhibitions, the Chinese Ambassador to the UK Liu Xiaoming was present to help boost the forthcoming Chinese show at the British Museum.

The ceremony was also attended by leading figures from across the city's cultural institutions. Among them was the managing Director of the Barbican Center, who previewed some of the upcoming events at his venue.

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