China launched its reform and opening-up policy in 1978. Fundamental changes have occurred across the country since then. These photos are from an exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing held from Aug 30 to Sept 12, co-hosted by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Photographers Association to commemorate the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up.
Residents of Wuzhangyuan town, Qishan county of Shaanxi province, are on their way to attend a local temple fair in April 1978. [LI SHAOTONG/FOR CHINA DAILY]
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