China marks Intl Museum Day with Shang Dynasty exhibition launch

This photo taken on May 18, 2025 shows two exhibits of "The Exhibition Series on the Origins of Chinese Civilization: This is the Shang" at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in Beijing, capital of China. Themed "The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities", 2025 International Museum Day・Main Venue in China event was held at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on Sunday.

During the opening ceremony of the event, the list of Selection of China's Most Innovative Museums of 2025 and the masterpiece award of the 22nd (2024) "Top Ten Museum Exhibitions" in China were released, and the 2025 Beijing museum season was launched.

"The Exhibition Series on the Origins of Chinese Civilization: This is the Shang" was also unveiled, showcasing 338 pieces (sets) of precious cultural relics from 28 archaeological and cultural institutions across the country, involving oracle bones, bronzes wares, pottery and jade wares, etc. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)