"Forging Ahead in the New Era" : Exhibition showcasing China's glorious achievements and development over the past decade

By Wu Xilu and Zhang Andi

The exhibition titled "Forging Ahead in the New Era" is held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall, displaying China’s achievements and development over the past 10 years. As the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is drawing near, the exhibition is held to publicize great success achieved for socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and encourage officials and the people to forge ahead on the new journey to realize national rejuvenation.

With a total area of over 30,000 square meters, the exhibition consists of six parts, including the preface, the central comprehensive exhibition, local exhibitions, the outlook, as well as an outdoor area and an area for interactions.

The "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition is now held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing. More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2022 shows the preface area of the "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing.

More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed at the exhibition to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

People visit the preface area of the "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing, on Oct. 12, 2022.

More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed at the exhibition to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2022 shows the exhibition section on China’s economic development in the past decade.

The "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition is now held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing. More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Zhou/Guangming Picture)

On display are the simulated sand plates of a multilevel, 3D remote sensing ecological monitoring system involving a space-air-ground integrated network at the section featuring China’s achievements in environmental protection since the 18th CPC National Congress.

The "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition is now held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing. More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2022 shows display boards illustrating China’s holistic approach to national security at the "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing.

More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed at the exhibition to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

A visitor stops to watch national gifts Chinese President Xi Jinping received from foreign leaders at the "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing, on Oct. 12, 2022.

More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed at the exhibition to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2022 shows display boards illustrating China’s achievements in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics and building a community with a shared future for mankind at the "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing.

More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed at the exhibition to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Protective suits of volunteers from the mainland who help fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong are on display at the exhibition section featuring achievements made in the implementation of “one country, two systems”.

The "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition is now held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing. More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Protective suits with signatures of volunteers from the mainland who help fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong are on display at the exhibition unit featuring achievements made in the implementation of “one country, two systems”.

The "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition is now held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing. More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Display boards show efforts made in advancing the Party's full and rigorous self-governance at the "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing, on Oct. 12, 2022.

More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed at the exhibition to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

The Beijing 2022 mascot Bing Dwen Dwen with golden leaves encircled is on display at the "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing, on Oct. 12, 2022. China's Xu Mengtao received this golden Bing Dwen Dwen after she won gold in the freestyle skiing women's aerials final.

More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed at the exhibition to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2022 shows newspaper from three mainstream media outlets displayed at the exhibition section themed achievements in developing the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics.

The "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition is now held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing. More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2022 shows Gallery Wall at the exhibition section showcasing how the Party strives to meet people’s desire for a happy life.

The "Forging Ahead in the New Era" exhibition is now held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall in Beijing. More than 6,000 exhibits including pictures, objects and models are displayed to offer a vivid look at the historic achievements and changes in the cause of the Party and the country. (Photo by Zhang Andi/Guangming Picture)