In Xi'an, the ancient capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, the echoes of the Silk Road resonate alongside modern multilateral cooperation. CGTN's Merna Al Nasser recently explored the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum, where artifacts spanning millennia reveal how China's historical exchanges with Eurasia shaped civilizations.
Intricately designed pottery, textiles, and metalwork showcase a fusion of Chinese craftsmanship with influences from Central Asia and beyond. These relics, preserved through advanced archaeological techniques, testify to centuries of cross-cultural trade and dialogue. Today, this spirit of collaboration continues through joint restoration projects with partners in Kazakhstan and other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
Experts highlight how 21st-century initiatives mirror ancient practices: SCO countries now share digital preservation technologies and heritage management strategies. 'The same routes that once carried silk and spices now facilitate knowledge exchange,' noted one museum curator. Recent exhibitions featuring SCO-member artifacts have drawn international scholars, reinforcing Xi'an's role as a bridge between past and present.
For investors and policymakers, these cultural ties underscore the SCO's growing economic potential. As travelers walk Xi'an's ancient city walls, they witness a living narrative of connectivity—where history informs modern diplomacy and sustainable development across Asia.
