Spokesperson Lin Jian of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated at a regular press conference on the 11th that China is willing to continuously contribute its wisdom and strength to promoting the development of global world heritage and promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning. At the regular press conference on that day, a reporter asked: June 8th marks the 8th "Cultural and Natural Heritage Day" in China. Can the spokesperson briefly introduce China's efforts and achievements in world heritage protection? Lin Jian said that China is a world heritage country with 57 World Heritage sites, ranking second in the world in terms of total number. Among them, the number of World Natural Heritage sites, Cultural and Natural dual heritage sites all ranks first in the world. Lin Jian stated that China attaches great importance to the protection of world heritage sites. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has adhered to the concepts of "green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as gold and silver", "protecting cultural relics in the present and benefiting the future", and closely integrated heritage protection with cultural industries, ecological industries, and poverty reduction. The work of world heritage protection has achieved historic achievements. Lin Jian said that the World Heritage is a cultural and natural treasure of all humanity, which needs to be jointly protected by all countries. China has always participated in global governance in the field of world heritage with a responsible attitude, and has been elected as a member of the World Heritage Committee multiple times. It has successfully hosted two World Heritage conferences and served as the Chairman of the World Heritage Committee. China actively shares heritage protection experiences and practices with countries, especially developing countries, and continues to support African countries in carrying out world heritage capacity building. "We look forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with all parties, making each world heritage 'business card' more brilliant, jointly guarding the spark of human civilization, and building a beautiful home on Earth." He said. (Lai Xin She)