On December 1, the first-ever joint Indonesia-China art exhibition in Beijing, entitled "Gorgeous Chapter: An Indonesia-China Contemporary Painting Exhibition," opened at the Art Museum of China Central Academy of Fine Arts. The exhibition comes as part of a series of events to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China. The opening was attended by diplomatic envoys from various countries, Chinese officials active in the fields of arts and culture, gallery and museum curators and members of Beijing's arts community. In his speech, Indonesian Ambassador to China Soegeng Rahardjo highlighted the importance of promoting artistic exchange to boost ties between the Chinese and Indonesian peoples, adding that it would provide a stronger foundation for more intensive bilateral cooperation in other fields. He also expressed his hope that the exhibition would give the Chinese public an introduction to the rich culture of the Indonesian people.