TORONTO, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition will be open in Toronto on Dec. 7 to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, announced Canada-China Elite Think Tank Saturday.

A total of 160 photos at the forthcoming show will tell the story of how China has transformed from an underdeveloped country before 1949 into the world's second largest economy.

The exhibition will also present a variety of collections featuring Chinese manufacture, poverty alleviation for mankind, unity among ethnic groups, ecological civilization, peaceful development, win-win cooperation, and a community with a shared future.

The photo show is sponsored by Canada-China Elite Think Tank with the help of China Image Group.

Lin Xingyong, chairman of Canada-China Elite Think Tank, told Xinhua that the photos will show the true stories of hard-working Chinese people, the glorious achievements of China's development, and how China has been continuously making great contributions to the world.