中国首部古籍保护利用地方性法规施行 50万册民族古籍获依法保护

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Sichuan Province Ancient Books Protection and Utilization Regulations" marks the first local legislation in China specifically aimed at the protection and utilization of ancient books, emphasizing the importance of minority ancient texts and their protection requirements [1][2]. Group 1: Legislative Framework - The regulations define the protection objects as literature produced before 1911 and classical texts from 1912 to 1949 that hold historical, artistic, or academic value [1]. - The Sichuan Provincial People's Congress has made specific arrangements for the protection and utilization of ancient books, highlighting the legal status of minority ancient texts [1]. Group 2: Implementation and Initiatives - The Sichuan Provincial Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission plans to introduce non-destructive testing, AI image recognition, and new restoration materials, alongside building a digital resource library for minority ancient texts [2]. - Experts will be organized to translate, annotate, and popularize important minority ancient texts, with the aim of publishing accessible literature and developing cultural products [2]. Group 3: Collection and Preservation - The regulations establish a collection system for ancient books, including woodblock printing, which is now legally protected [2]. - The Dege Printing House in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has preserved over 320,000 woodblock archives since the 11th century, covering various aspects of traditional culture [2]. Group 4: Financial Support and Projects - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Sichuan's provincial finance has invested over 60 million yuan in nearly 200 projects related to ancient book surveys, restoration, and utilization, successfully rescuing over 40,000 precious ancient books [2].