To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE, a stunning lighting show was held on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The event was jointly planned by Hangzhou Water Show Cultural Group and the School of Animation and Digital Arts at Zhejiang Media College, showcasing a cultural and creative journey of the millennium-long friendship between China and the UAE to dignitaries from various countries attending the anniversary celebrations.

The lighting show, starting from the iconic falcon's perspective of the UAE, presented magnificent scenes from the desert to the Great Wall, and through images of camels and ships, recreated the ancient Silk Road. It highlighted the enduring friendship between the two countries and conveyed well wishes for a prosperous future in their bilateral relations. The event was covered by media outlets including the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, the Consulate General of China in Dubai, CCTV Finance, Global Times, and others, and received widespread praise from global viewers on YouTube.