The National Cutural Heritage Administration recently issued the Guidelines for Promoting the Construction of World class Archaeological Institutions (Trial) (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines). The Guidelines clearly state that the construction of world-class archaeological institutions focuses on improving their academic research, international cooperation, management innovation, and team building capabilities, and promoting a group of high-level archaeological institutions to enter the world's top tier. Specifically, it will be implemented in two stages: by 2030, cultivate 10-15 world-class archaeological institutions, and significantly enhance the international influence of Chinese archaeology; By 2035, a number of world-class archaeological institutions will be established, with a significant improvement in their comprehensive capabilities, leading the construction of a Chinese style and majestic archaeology with Chinese characteristics. The Guidelines benchmark the development trends of world archaeology and the level of development of excellent archaeological institutions abroad, based on the current situation of Chinese archaeology and the development of Chinese archaeology industry, focusing on four aspects: academic research, international development, management innovation, and team building, and clearly proposing construction goals, development directions, work tasks, and measurement standards. (Lai Xin She)