Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s3.t1.6

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Second, organise activities of commemoration. Before major holidays and anniversaries, cultural exchange activities which helped to enhance mutual trust and understanding were held. The receptions celebrating the 50th, 55th and 60th anniversary of India-China diplomatic relations were held separately in 2000, 2005 and 2010. In November 2007, the restructuring as well as the 55th anniversary of the establishment of China-India Friendship Association was organised. In addition, the Indian medical team played a special role during the Anti-Japanese War among Chinese army and people, which was an important historical event in the history of modern India-China relations. Since its establishment, the association has received medical families to visit China, and the commemoration meeting for Doctor Kotnis was held many times. In 2008, 2010 and 2012, India-China joint medical teams were organised to hold free clinic and to conduct exchange activities in two countries respectively, reviewing and inheriting the history of friendship between the two nations.