“十四五”期间我国推动世界文化遗产申报和保护管理取得新突破

Core Insights - The development of cultural heritage in China has made significant progress during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, achieving historic accomplishments in heritage application and management [1] Archaeological Work - Archaeological efforts are crucial for showcasing and constructing the history of the Chinese nation, with 21 major projects and 1284 active excavation projects implemented to explore key issues such as human origins and the development of civilization [2] - Advanced equipment for archaeological excavations has reached world-class standards, contributing to economic and social development through over 6500 archaeological excavations related to major national infrastructure projects [2] Museum Development - The museum sector is thriving, with the number of registered museums expected to reach 7046 by the end of 2024, averaging one museum for every 200,000 people, and over 91% of them being free to enter [3] - Central government funding for free museum access has exceeded 15 billion yuan, with over 4.1 billion visitors and more than 40,000 exhibitions held annually, promoting the transmission of traditional and revolutionary culture [3] Supply and Demand in Museums - The increasing popularity of certain museums has led to a supply-demand imbalance, prompting the National Cultural Heritage Administration to implement measures to enhance supply capacity and improve visitor experience [4] World Heritage Protection - China has successfully added four cultural heritage sites to the World Heritage List during the "14th Five-Year Plan," bringing the total to 60, including 41 cultural heritage sites [5] - The management and protection systems for world cultural heritage have been strengthened, with ongoing projects aimed at improving preservation conditions and interpretative displays [5] Future Plans - The focus for the "15th Five-Year Plan" will include the application for world cultural heritage status for sites like Jingdezhen's porcelain heritage and the Sanxingdui site, along with implementing research-oriented protection projects [6]