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Xi and first lady visit British royal collections' Chinese items

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-10-21 10:32 Comments

Xi and first lady visit British royal collections' Chinese items

In 1896, Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang visited British Queen Victoria at Osborne House. On behalf of Qing Dynasty Emperor Guangxu (1878 – 1901), Li presented this jade vase and lid engraved in gilt with pines and chrysanthemum symbolizing long life. [Photo/Royal Collection Trust]

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