Implementing the global civilization initiative

The First Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance Conference opened in Xi'an, Shaanxi on the 25th. President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the conference on the same day, triggering a warm response from people from Asian countries. Everyone believes that President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter provides great hope for the construction of the Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance, pointing out the direction for promoting the protection of Asian cultural heritage and enriching the practice of cultural exchange and mutual learning in Asia. The establishment of the Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance will be conducive to strengthening the protection of Asian cultural heritage and deepening cultural exchanges. It is believed that China will contribute to maintaining Asian cultural prosperity and deepening international cooperation in the field of cultural heritage Make new and greater contributions to promoting cultural exchange, mutual learning, and progress.

Jointly protecting cultural heritage

In his congratulatory letter, President Xi Jinping fully affirmed the achievements made by all parties in their joint efforts to protect Asian cultural heritage. Nasir Khan, Deputy Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums of the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan, sympathized with this. China has been helping Pakistan train professional talents, share technical experience in cultural heritage protection, and provide opportunities for Pakistani cultural heritage professionals to participate in exhibitions in China, allowing Pakistan to showcase its cultural heritage to a wider audience

The cooperation between China and Pakistan is a microcosm of jointly protecting cultural heritage. In recent years, China has collaborated on 11 historical sites protection and restoration projects in 6 Asian countries, and more than 20 joint archaeological collaborations with 14 Asian countries to help explore the context of Asian civilization and build a bridge between the hearts of people in various Asian countries.

In the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan, a group of young Chinese scholars from universities such as Peking University and Lanzhou University have brought tangible assistance to the protection of local cultural heritage. Mohammed Ali Hussainyar, a scholar of the Buddhas of Bamiyan Site Management Office, said that since last year, Chinese scholars have cooperated with local cultural security workers to officially number most of the grottoes near the site of the Giant Buddha, and installed wooden nameplates with information such as the cave construction year. They also regularly hold cultural relic protection knowledge training in the local area to enhance local people's awareness of protecting cultural relics.

The cooperation between China and Uzbekistan in the protection and restoration of the ancient city of Shiva is a witness to China's active efforts to protect Asian cultural heritage. After reading President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter, independent analyst Ulazalyeva of Uzbekistan said that as a country with a long history and rich culture, China not only values the protection and promotion of its own culture, but also respects the culture of other countries. The continuous cooperation between China and other countries in the field of cultural heritage protection is not only conducive to expanding cultural exchanges and mutual understanding, but also helps to inherit the history and culture of various countries.

From Zhousa Temple to Chajiao Temple, China's "cultural relic doctors" have helped revive the Angkor Monument in Cambodia. Longkosar, Deputy Director of the Angkor World Heritage Management Bureau, stated that China has made positive contributions to the protection, preservation, and development of Angkor monuments, and has also trained a group of experts in the field of cultural relic restoration and protection for Cambodia. "China's contribution is historic."

Continuously deepening exchanges among Asian civilizations

The establishment of the Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance will promote the protection, preservation, and promotion of cultural heritage in various parts of Asia, and also contribute to the construction of an Asia Pacific community with a shared future, Longkosal commented on this.

Longkosal said that as President Xi Jinping pointed out, the establishment of the alliance will "be conducive to strengthening the protection of Asian cultural heritage and deepening the exchange of Asian civilizations". He believes that the alliance truly reflects the joint efforts of Asian countries to long-term protect and preserve Asian cultural heritage, and will promote the exchange of Asian civilizations. He believes that under the framework of the alliance, Cambodia and China will further strengthen cooperation in cultural heritage protection and cultural exchanges.

In the view of Quan Qizhi, the president of the Korea China City Friendship Association in South Korea, the establishment of the Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance will play a positive role in promoting cultural heritage protection and restoration cooperation, expanding exhibition exchange activities, and other Asian countries, including South Korea. Looking forward to deepening comprehensive cooperation between South Korea and China in the field of cultural heritage after the establishment of the alliance, holding more cultural relics exhibitions and other activities, in order to enhance the understanding of each other's history and culture among the people of the two countries, and deepen mutual learning and exchange of civilizations.

In 2015, the nine story temple complex located in the core area of Duba Square in Kathmandu, a World Heritage site, was severely damaged during a strong earthquake. After years of efforts, the Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage has assisted the Nepal team in successfully completing the maintenance of the cultural relics of the temple complex. Professor Barmukunda Regmy of Tribuwen University in Nepal stated that the establishment of the Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance will effectively help Asian countries cooperate to cope with the damage caused by natural disasters and wars to cultural heritage, and will play a positive role in promoting the protection of cultural heritage and cultural exchange in the world and regions.

Actively implementing the Global Civilization Initiative

"Both Iraq and China have ancient civilizations, and the two countries have broad space for cooperation in the protection of cultural heritage. China's advanced technology and innovative thinking in the protection of cultural heritage are exactly what Iraq needs." President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter excited Mohammed Jubri, a professor of journalism at the Iraqi University.

In Jubri's view, the establishment of the Asian Cultural Heritage Protection Alliance is a vivid practice of the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. This initiative is based on respecting the diversity of world civilizations, helping to enhance connections and interactions between different ethnic groups and civilizations, and creating conditions for world peace and stability.

Syrian political expert Mohammad Omali said that President Xi Jinping pointed out that the establishment of the alliance will "prosper the world civilization garden and contribute to the progress of human civilization", which he highly agrees with. He said that Asian countries have rich cultural heritage, and doing a good job in protecting Asian cultural heritage is conducive to the inheritance and cultural exchange of Asian civilization. It is a reflection of respecting the diversity of world civilizations and a positive response to President Xi Jinping's global civilization initiative.

In the view of independent analyst Ulazalyeva from Uzbekistan, President Xi Jinping's proposal to "promote mutual understanding and affinity among people of all countries, and jointly promote the development and progress of human civilization" will have a profound impact on global cultural exchange and mutual learning. This advocacy of promoting common cultural prosperity will effectively promote understanding between different cultures, narrow the distance between them, and also stimulate the emergence of innovative ideas in the cultural field.

Professor Barmukunda Regmy of Tribuwen University in Nepal believes that President Xi Jinping's proposal to "build a global network of dialogue and cooperation among civilizations" has contemporary significance. This will play a protective role in cultural and cultural diversity, ultimately helping countries and regions around the world achieve friendship, peace, coexistence, and development

For thousands of years, different regions and civilizations around the world have nurtured different cultures and arts, which is the charm of the world. "Nasir Khan, Deputy Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums of the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan, said that President Xi Jinping's Global Civilization Initiative and the proposal to" build a global civilization dialogue and cooperation network "fully reflect the respect for civilization diversity, respect for world civilization, art The diversity of culture and heritage will inject strength into exchanges and cooperation among people around the world, and is an ideal path to promote human peace and development.