On June 9, 2025, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong and Japanese Ambassador to China Kanasugi Kenji visited the National Art Museum of China for the "Ink Splendor and Cultural Context: Gansu Silk Road Art Treasures Exhibition" and "Exhibition of Fine Works from the Permanent Collection", and had friendly exchanges. Chief Minister of the Embassy of Japan in China Yokochi Akira and other officials attended the event.