As an important component part of the show activities in series in commemoration of the 53rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a large-scale photo show of the 100 Items of Great Archeological Discoveries of China in 20th Century, jointly sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Poland and the Warsaw Historic Museum in Poland, is solemnly held at the Warsaw Historical Museum in the capital of Poland on September 23rd, 2002. Present at the opening ceremony are Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Poland Liu Xinquan, the curator of Warsaw Historical Museum, the Vice Department Chief of the Museum Department of Polish Cultural Ministry, the celebrities of Polish cultural circles, and the overseas Chinese, approximately 200 people in total.

The curator of Warsaw Historical Museum delivers a speech brimming with warm feeling at the opening ceremony, speaking highly of the tremendous achievements made in the field of archeology in China. He says ten years ago he had the luck to see with his own eyes an archeological site, which partially reflected the Chinese archeological achievements in 20th century. The long-standing history of China and its brilliant culture have left him an indelible impression in his whole life. He says the development of Chinese archeology is playing a more and more important role in pushing forward the development of the archeological undertaking of the world. Counselor Liu says in his opening speech that these photos show the great achievements made by the Chinese archeology marching from prosperity to liveliness in 20th century of China, particularly since the founding of the New China, they are of great value for scientific researches playing a very important role and functions in the archeological history of China, and that the Chinese archeological discoveries have also made great contributions to the archeological development of the world as well as an important component part in the treasure-house of the cultural heritage of the world.

This photo show is of great realistic significance to make the Polish people have a better understanding of the Chinese history and culture, to promote the traditional friendship between the peoples of Poland and China and to build closer friendly exchanges between the peoples of the two countries, particularly the exchanges between the archeologists of the two countries.

Due to the good theme selection and the elaborately wrought photos, this show is warmly received by visitors from all circles. At present, the Historic Museum of Krakow, a well-known ancient city of culture in Poland, has made a reservation of the show.