Speaking of the achievements showcased in the exhibition, the Irish ambassador said he was impressed by "the way in rural areas people were invested in literacy".

Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, United Arab Emirates ambassador to China, said he encourages people to visit the exhibition to witness China's transition over the past seven decades and understand where the country is currently and where it's going.

"Every picture, every image speaks more than 1,000 words," he said. "It's really remarkable what we have seen today."