Visitors look at the ancient Persian relics displayed at the Palace Museum in Beijing on January 11, 2024. A themed exhibition entitled "Historic Encounters - Interaction between China and West Asia in History" is scheduled to be held from January 12 to April 11, 2024. In parallel with the event, the Palace Museum will launch an exhibition on ancient Persian relics, featuring 216 cultural heritage items from different Iranian museums. Photo: Li Hao/GT