Chinese Ambassador to Ireland Yue Xiaoyong (2nd L) and Irish Business, Enterprise and Innovation Minister Heather Humphreys (2nd R) pose for photos during an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Ireland as well as the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, in Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 30, 2019. The economic, social and political ties between Ireland and China have deepened and proved mutually beneficial since the two countries established diplomatic relations 40 years ago, Irish Business, Enterprise and Innovation Minister Heather Humphreys said here Wednesday. (Xinhua)