Hong Kong to showcase 4,000 years of ancient Egypt, reinforcing belt and road ties

Hong Kong to showcase 4,000 years of ancient Egypt, reinforcing belt and road ties

A nearly three-metre-tall (9.84-foot-tall) statue of Tutankhamun, ancient Egyptian jewellery and other historical artefacts covering 4,000 years of history, will be exhibited in Hong Kong next month, reflecting deepening ties between China and the African nation through the Belt and Road Initiative. The exhibition, titled “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”, will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from November for nine months. It is also organised in anticipation of...