The Culture Year of Greece in China continues. There are new stage performances and exhibitions. The exchange has also helped to bring about a new agreement between the two countries covering the smuggling of cultural relics.
The Culture Year of Greece in China continues.
Wednesday in Beijing, officials from China's Cultural Relics Bureau and the Cultural Ministry of Greece attended the signing of a memorandum. Both countries agree to reinforce collaboration to prevent the illegal excavation and smuggling of cultural relics. Both countries will keep each other apprised as each country's cultural relics appear in the international market place. There is provision for sharing information and for cooperation in investigations. The agreement also provides for training in cultural relics management and security both in China and Greece.