"I think it's a beautifully curated exhibition," Hashmi said. "It gives you a very good idea of the history and of the development strategy of China, and opens a very strong window of where China is going in its development."

Russian Ambassador Andrey Denisov said the exhibition is "very interesting", and shows the lives of ordinary Chinese people as well as decisions made by the country's leadership.

"I hope I will come to visit again, take my time in appreciating the exhibition and to have a deeper understanding of the 70-year history of China," he said.