The unique story of China's only empress premieres in Europe

LEEUWARDEN, Netherlands — The exhibition Wu Zetian: The Only Female Emperor of China debuted on Oct 25 at the Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics in Leeuwarden, a city in northern Netherlands.

Kris Callens, general director of the museum, underscores Wu Zetian (624-705) and her extraordinary life story. "She is truly unique in world history, and we want the European public to know her," he says, expressing admiration for "all the wonderful ceramics" featured in the exhibition.

A collaborative effort between cultural institutions from China and the Netherlands, the exhibition showcases 105 artifacts from eight Chinese museums.