President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited a special exhibition at Beijing's Palace Museum on Monday commemorating its 100th anniversary. The event highlighted the museum's role as a cornerstone of Chinese civilization, housing over 1.8 million artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history.
During his tour, Xi emphasized the need to strengthen preservation efforts and leverage the museum's cultural legacy to 'enhance national confidence and pride.' The Palace Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has undergone extensive modernization in recent years, including digital archiving projects and AI-driven restoration initiatives aimed at global audiences.
Analysts note the visit underscores China's focus on cultural soft power as part of its broader development strategy. For investors, this aligns with growing opportunities in China's cultural tech sector, valued at $150 billion in 2023. Academics and diaspora communities have praised the museum's efforts to digitize collections, making treasures like the Along the River During the Qingming Festival scroll accessible worldwide.
