The China-Poland Media Dialogue is hosted by China's State Council Information Office in Warsaw, Poland's capital.[Chen Xu/Xinhua]

Artur Dmochowski, president of Polish Press Agency, said: "Xi's visit to Poland is extremely important, as China's place in the world is more and more important. The visit will further enhance the political and economic ties between the two countries."

In addition to the media forum, the State Council Information Office hosted a series of cultural activities on Tuesday to enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of China and Poland.

The Beautiful China, Beautiful Poland exhibition, with dozens of photos from both countries, opened at the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Meanwhile, about 100 bookstores around Poland began a monthlong book fair on Tuesday to promote books on ancient and modern China.

Also on Tuesday, a library of books on China was established at the Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities. China has provided the library with about 240 types of books and will give 300 books each year for the next five years.