China is doubling down on preserving its ancient treasures! 🏯 At a high-profile press conference today, Li Qun, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism, announced sweeping initiatives to strengthen cultural heritage conservation, calling it 'a mission to safeguard the soul of Chinese civilization.'
The plan includes digitizing relics 📱, expanding archaeology training programs, and creating youth-focused campaigns to make history ~vibe~ with Gen Z. Think TikTok tours of the Great Wall and VR explorations of Terracotta Warriors! 🕶️💡
Li emphasized cross-border collaborations, noting China will work with UNESCO and other countries to combat illegal artifact trafficking 🌍🤝. 'Cultural heritage isn't just stones and pottery—it's the DNA of human creativity,' he told reporters.
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Live: Briefing on strengthening China's cultural heritage protection
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