文化遗产保护外籍代表：中国的智慧和经验对数字护遗大有裨益

Core Viewpoint - The shift in cultural heritage protection from a material-centric approach to a people and value-centric approach emphasizes the importance of local communities as the true owners and guardians of heritage assets [1] Group 1: Digital Technology in Cultural Heritage Protection - Remote sensing technology, such as drones, is being utilized to collect three-dimensional data for the protection and management of cultural heritage, allowing for more accurate and timely decision-making [2] - Cultural heritage workers are digitizing extensive archaeological records to monitor and analyze the degradation of heritage sites along the Silk Road, creating high-quality data sets that inform protection and management decisions [2] - There are potential negative impacts of digital technology in cultural heritage protection, including the risks of excessive data collection without proper management and the neglect of traditional philosophical discussions in archaeology [2] Group 2: International Collaboration and Capacity Building - There is a need for global standards in cultural heritage protection, especially in regions lacking adequate infrastructure, and collaboration with Chinese cultural heritage protectors is deemed beneficial [3] - The Belt and Road Initiative is positively impacting Central Asian countries by enhancing infrastructure and educational exchanges, leading to more young experts from Central Asia studying in Chinese universities [3] - Successful collaborative projects, such as the joint application for Silk Road heritage sites, exemplify the cooperative spirit of the Belt and Road Initiative, allowing experts from different countries to work together and share knowledge [3]