An online awards ceremony was held for the "Center for International Exchanges in Pictures" Photo Festival, hosted by the Beijing Foreign Affairs Office. Thirty pieces (sets) of excellent photographs were selected and seven institutions were given the "Outstanding Organization Award" after the preliminary screening by the organizing committee and review by experts. The winning works will be displayed on multiple platforms.

Since its launch in August, the event has attracted photography lovers from all sectors of the society, including people working for key projects designated for building the center for international exchanges, personnel who have provided services for major national events, as well as volunteers and foreigners in Beijing. A total of over 1,800 pieces (sets) of works from nearly 200 institutions and individuals have been received, capturing key projects, moments and stages during the process of building Beijing into the center for international exchanges. They have vividly showcased Beijing's progress gained so far, as well as the highlights and the warm stories during major state events and important international exchange activities.

(Reporter: Fan Junsheng)