Chinese President Xi Jinping made a high-profile visit to Beijing's iconic Palace Museum this week, marking its 100th anniversary with a call to preserve China's cultural treasures. The leader, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, toured special exhibitions showcasing centuries of imperial history 🖼️.
"This museum isn't just architecture – it's the DNA of Chinese civilization," Xi stated during the visit. His remarks come as China sees growing global interest in its historical artifacts, with Palace Museum-themed TikTok videos racking up billions of views worldwide 🌐.
The 600-year-old Forbidden City complex, now housing over 1.8 million cultural relics, has become a bridge between ancient traditions and modern tech-savvy youth. Recent digital initiatives like VR throne room tours and AI-powered artifact restorations are making history go viral 📱💡.
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