Xi Jinping Calls for Renewed Efforts to Preserve China’s Cultural and Natural Heritage

Beijing, October 2024 — Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for intensified efforts to protect and rejuvenate the nation’s cultural and natural heritage, urging that their splendor be renewed in the new era.

In his remarks, Xi emphasized the significance of preserving China’s cultural and natural treasures, noting that they play a crucial role in the nation’s modernization and contribute to global civilization. His instruction came following the recent inscription of one cultural heritage and two natural heritage sites from China on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

During the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, UNESCO announced the addition of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital; the Badain Jaran Desert – Towers of Sand and Lakes; and the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase II) to the World Heritage List.

President Xi, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stated that the inclusion of these sites holds positive significance for building a modern China characterized by material prosperity, cultural and ethical advancement, and harmony between humanity and nature. He added that it also adds new luster to world civilizations.

He called for leveraging this opportunity to strengthen the comprehensive and systematic protection of cultural and natural heritage, ensuring they are utilized to better meet people’s needs. Xi also emphasized the importance of enhancing international exchange and cooperation in this field.

“We should make greater contributions to the practice of the Global Civilization Initiative and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity,” Xi said.

With these latest additions, China is now home to a total of 59 World Heritage sites, reflecting its ongoing commitment to heritage conservation and international cultural collaboration.

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