This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and South Korea and the 50th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations. On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the founding of the National Museum of China, the exhibition， Auspicious Metals from the Orient：Ancient Bronzes of China, Korea and Japan, which is jointly held by the National Museum of China, the National Museum of Korea and the Tokyo National Museum of Japan kicked off on July 26 in Beijing. This exhibition displays about 50 pieces (groups) of bronze relics collected by the national museums of the three countries. The exhibition presents cultural heritage of the ancient civilizations of the three neighbos, and shows the extensive exchanges and mutual learning between them. Photos: Li Hao/GT