The Ministry of Culture cooperated with the China Photographers Association to hold an exhibition, The Arab in the Eyes of the Chinese People, a collection of outstanding works selected from around the country. The exhibition displays the Arab world in the eyes of the Chinese people and shows Chinese people’s concern and interest in the natural landscape, cultural heritage and development of modern society in Arab countries, which helps to promote mutual understanding and traditional friendship.

The exhibition was held during the third Arabic Arts Festival in Beijing, Xi'an and Quanzhou.