The debut exhibition of the US’ Metropolitan Museum of Art in Hong Kong has underscored the importance of people-to-people ties and trust between countries through cultural exchanges during times of uncertainty, organisers have said.About 200 pieces of jewellery from 4,000 years of history across five continents are on display at the Hong Kong Palace Museum for six months, with the event coming at a politically sensitive time.US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to speak at a summit in May, after the meeting was delayed by a month.
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SUN · 2026-04-19 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0419-70629
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New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched its first exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing approximately 200 pieces of jewelry spanning 4,000 years of history. The six-month exhibition is being held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-19 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has launched its first exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing approximately 200 pieces of jewelry spanning 4,000 years of history. The six-month exhibition is being held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Organizers emphasize the importance of cultural exchanges in fostering understanding and trust between nations, particularly during periods of global uncertainty. The event occurs during a politically sensitive time, preceding a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in May. The exhibition aims to highlight the value of people-to-people connections through art and culture.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to speak at a summit in May.
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The exhibition is at the Hong Kong Palace Museum for six months.
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The jewellery spans 4,000 years of history.
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The exhibition features about 200 pieces of jewellery.
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