Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China will continue to strengthen cooperation with the international community in protecting world heritage sites
2024-07-30
In response to questions raised at a regular press conference on the 29th, Lin Jian, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that it is the common responsibility of mankind to protect and inherit the world heritage. China will continue to work with the international community to strengthen cooperation in the protection of world heritage. We warmly congratulate the successful application for World Heritage status of 'Beijing Central Axis - Masterpiece of China's Ideal Capital Order', 'Badain Jaran Desert Shashan Lake Group', and 'China Yellow (Bohai) Sea Migratory Bird Habitat (Phase II)' Lin Jian stated that as of now, the number of World Heritage sites in China has reached 59, ranking second in the world. This includes 15 World Natural Heritage sites and 4 cultural and natural dual heritage sites, with the total number of World Natural Heritage sites continuing to rank first in the world. Lin Jian said that behind the successful application for World Heritage, it is the unremitting efforts of the Chinese government and people to protect and inherit cultural heritage, protect the ecological environment, and build a beautiful China. The Chinese government has implemented more than 100 cultural relics protection projects, revitalizing the world's longest city axis, the 'Beijing Central Axis', and integrating the urban fireworks of the old city with modern lifestyles. We uphold the concept of' green mountains and clear waters are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver ', increase biodiversity protection and environmental governance, and ensure the original ecological protection of the geological landscape of the' Badain Jaran Desert Shashan Lake Group '. The' Yellow (Bohai) Sea Migratory Bird Habitat 'provides an indispensable breeding ground, resting place, and wintering ground for tens of millions of migratory waterbirds.' Lin Jian said that world heritage is a common wealth of humanity, and protecting and inheriting world heritage is a common responsibility of humanity. China will continue to uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, actively practice the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage with the international community, share China's successful experience, strengthen cooperation in the protection of world heritage, and contribute Chinese wisdom and strength to promoting global ecological civilization construction and cultural exchange and mutual learning.
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