The Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing marked its fifth year of operation on Thursday, having welcomed millions of visitors from home and abroad and served as a vital window into the Party's historical journey and the country's development achievements.
The museum opened on June 18, 2021, the year the CPC marked its centenary. Five years on, as the Party nears its 105th anniversary, the museum has become a popular destination for domestic and international visitors, with young people visiting it in particularly large numbers.
"I think the Party's history is closely connected with today's international relations. So, learning about it will be helpful for me to understand current affairs more clearly," said Li Jianning, a student.
"Our material life is abundant enough now, so sometimes we feel a bit spiritually empty and lose our drive. But seeing these things gives me a renewed sense of purpose, something to carry as I go to college," said Wei Ziyu, another student.
"I came to the museum because I also want to join the Party one day," said Liu Jinghao, another student.
While Chinese visitors are often moved by the relics of past struggles, international visitors are often impressed by the museum's tech offerings, including panoramic LED screens.
"There was monitor in all the room and on the walls, and you feel like (you were) in that day in that history," said an Azerbaijani visitor.
Over the past five years, the museum has become a must-visit stop for dignitaries, drawing an ever-growing list of global figures.
"The museum has received 17 heads of state, 11 heads of government, and more than 100 foreign dignitaries, including leaders of political parties," said Li Zongyuan, director of the museum.
Four new exhibitions on topics ranging from urban governance to arts and culture are set to open for CPC's 105th anniversary on July 1.
CPC museum marks 5 years of opening, attracting new generation of visitors
