Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights China's election as the chair country of the UNESCO 1970 Convention, reflecting its growing international influence in cultural heritage protection and restitution [1] - China has actively implemented the principles of the Convention since its accession in 1989, enhancing domestic laws to combat illegal import and export of cultural properties [1][2] - As the chair country, China aims to lead discussions and promote international cooperation in the field of cultural heritage governance [1] Group 2 - Recent developments in China's cultural property restitution include the new cultural heritage law effective from March 1, which establishes the right to reclaim lost cultural properties without time limitations [2] - China has taken a proactive role in international rule-making, exemplified by the 2014 Dunhuang Declaration and the upcoming Qingdao Proposal in 2024, addressing the issue of lost cultural properties [2] - China has signed bilateral agreements with 27 countries to prevent cultural property theft and illegal trafficking, demonstrating its commitment to international cooperation [3] Group 3 - Since the 18th National Congress, 2,310 pieces of lost Chinese cultural properties have returned to the country, with notable cases such as the return of the Zhitankou Silk Manuscripts from the Smithsonian Institution [3] - The return of the Zhitankou Silk Manuscripts is seen as a successful example of China's efforts in tracing and reclaiming cultural properties that are not directly covered by international conventions [5] - There is a growing trend among Western museums to reassess the legitimacy of their acquisitions during colonial periods, indicating a shift in the international dialogue on cultural property restitution [5]