Xi, Myanmar leaders celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar President U Win Myint push the button to officially launch the China-Myanmar Year of Culture and Tourism in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Jan. 17, 2020. Xi attended a state event here Friday to launch celebrations for the 70th anniversary of China-Myanmar diplomatic ties and for the China-Myanmar Year of Culture and Tourism. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)