Fostering an awareness of 20th-century architectural heritage
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Fostering an awareness of 20th-century architectural heritage

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Part of the stepped garden residence complex on the North China University of Technology campus. Still in use, Lyu's project was inscribed on the fourth batch of Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites, co-presented by the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China in 2019. To keep up with the international trend of studying and safeguarding 20th-century architectural heritage, the Chinese Cultural Relics Society established the Committee on 20th-Century Architectural Heritage in 2014. Jin Lei, secretary general of the Committee on 20th-Century Architectural Heritage, Chinese Cultural Relics Society, hosts the symposium in Beijing on Dec 13, 2024. "Even though our committee has been working hard to promote 20th-century architectural heritage over the last decade, public awareness of it is still lacking, and it remains an emerging subject in China," said Jin Lei, secretary general of the committee, which co-hosted the symposium with North China University of Technology.

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Xi stresses preserving China's cultural, natural heritage
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi stresses preserving China's cultural, natural heritage

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BEIJING - President Xi Jinping has urged further efforts to preserve the country's cultural and natural treasures and renew their glamour in the new era. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction on strengthening the protection, preservation and utilization of cultural and …

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation
5 months ago

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation

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International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 is held in Beijing from July 16 to 19. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 was held in Beijing. The symposium aimed to promote high-quality development in cultural heritage conservation through technological innovation, international cooperation and cultural exchanges. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization …

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation
5 months ago

Meeting looks at technology to boost heritage conservation

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International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 is held in Beijing from July 16 to 19. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization 2024 was held in Beijing. The symposium aimed to promote high-quality development in cultural heritage conservation through technological innovation, international cooperation and cultural exchanges. The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization …

Charm of culture put in spotlight
6 months, 1 week ago

Charm of culture put in spotlight

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The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8, 2024. A key exhibition, The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization, officially kicked off on Saturday in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province, to celebrate China's Cultural and Natural Heritage …

Charm of culture put in spotlight
6 months, 1 week ago

Charm of culture put in spotlight

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The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8, 2024. A key exhibition, The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization, officially kicked off on Saturday in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province, to celebrate China's Cultural and Natural Heritage …

Charm of culture put in spotlight
6 months, 1 week ago

Charm of culture put in spotlight

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The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8, 2024. A key exhibition, The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization, officially kicked off on Saturday in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province, to celebrate China's Cultural and Natural Heritage …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

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A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

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A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

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A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

China strengthens cultural heritage protection through legislative and academic initiatives
7 months ago

China strengthens cultural heritage protection through legislative and academic initiatives

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Visitors take a boat ride to enjoy the view of Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province. Endorsed by the department of building energy efficiency, science & technology at the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and spearheaded by the China Academy of Urban Planning and Design — the key policy and academic entities overseeing China's historical and cultural urban landscapes …

New milestone set in cultural heritage conservation
7 months, 1 week ago

New milestone set in cultural heritage conservation

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This photo taken on April 7, 2024 shows blooming flowers at the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China. The Palace Museum in Beijing has been designated as the official address of the secretariat for a new international technical committee focused on standardizing cultural heritage conservation. The committee's work will also facilitate the exchange …

New milestone set in cultural heritage conservation
7 months, 1 week ago

New milestone set in cultural heritage conservation

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This photo taken on April 7, 2024 shows blooming flowers at the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China. The Palace Museum in Beijing has been designated as the official address of the secretariat for a new international technical committee focused on standardizing cultural heritage conservation. The committee's work will also facilitate the exchange …

Tianjin event announces 102 Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites
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Tianjin event announces 102 Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites

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Li Cundong, an established architect and secretary-general of the Architectural Society of China, and Huang Yuan, executive vice president and secretary-general of the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, announce the ninth batch of Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites in Tianjin on April 27, 2024. The Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China jointly announced the ninth batch …

Tianjin event announces 102 Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tianjin event announces 102 Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites

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Li Cundong, an established architect and secretary-general of the Architectural Society of China, and Huang Yuan, executive vice president and secretary-general of the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, announce the ninth batch of Chinese 20th-century architectural heritage sites in Tianjin on April 27, 2024. The Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China jointly announced the ninth batch …

Seminar unveils cultural significance of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture
8 months, 1 week ago

Seminar unveils cultural significance of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture

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A seminar exploring the significance and utilization of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture kicked off in Yongxiu county, Jiujiang city of Jiangxi province on April 13. Kicking off in Yongxiu county, Jiujiang city of Jiangxi province on April 13, a seminar delved into the historical importance and contemporary utilization of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture. The Yangshi Lei family of architects thrived …

Seminar unveils cultural significance of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture
8 months, 1 week ago

Seminar unveils cultural significance of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture

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A seminar exploring the significance and utilization of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture kicked off in Yongxiu county, Jiujiang city of Jiangxi province on April 13. Kicking off in Yongxiu county, Jiujiang city of Jiangxi province on April 13, a seminar delved into the historical importance and contemporary utilization of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture. The Yangshi Lei family of architects thrived …

Seminar unveils cultural significance of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture
8 months, 1 week ago

Seminar unveils cultural significance of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture

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A seminar exploring the significance and utilization of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture kicked off in Yongxiu county, Jiujiang city of Jiangxi province on April 13. Kicking off in Yongxiu county, Jiujiang city of Jiangxi province on April 13, a seminar delved into the historical importance and contemporary utilization of Yangshi Lei imperial architecture. The Yangshi Lei family of architects thrived …

New history museum unveils China's architectural heritage
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New history museum unveils China's architectural heritage

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Symposium participants visit the newly opened history museum of Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd, on Feb 26, 2024. The ten public buildings completed in 1959 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the founding of PRC are the Great Hall of the People, the Cultural Palace of Nationalities, the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the China Revolutionary History Museum, the Workers' …

Cultural heritage a key theme for coming year, conference told
11 months, 1 week ago

Cultural heritage a key theme for coming year, conference told

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This year should see greater efforts to enhance cultural heritage, said participants at a national conference attended by sector officials. The conference, held in Beijing on Friday and Saturday, summarized the work of cultural heritage authorities over the last year, and pointed out key tasks for the coming 12 months. "Major progress was made in the cultural heritage field last …

Chengdu event promotes 20th-century Chinese architectural heritage
1 year, 2 months ago

Chengdu event promotes 20th-century Chinese architectural heritage

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Shiping No.1 Middle School in Yunnan province It may surprise many to learn that the Sydney Opera House in Australia, built in 1973, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007 when it was barely 40 years old. Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China unveiled the eighth batch of the 20th-century architectural heritage sites, …

Chengdu event promotes 20th-century Chinese architectural heritage
1 year, 2 months ago

Chengdu event promotes 20th-century Chinese architectural heritage

China Daily  

Shiping No.1 Middle School in Yunnan province It may surprise many to learn that the Sydney Opera House in Australia, built in 1973, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007 when it was barely 40 years old. Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China unveiled the eighth batch of the 20th-century architectural heritage sites, …

Chengdu event promotes 20th-century Chinese architectural heritage
1 year, 2 months ago

Chengdu event promotes 20th-century Chinese architectural heritage

China Daily  

Shiping No.1 Middle School in Yunnan province It may surprise many to learn that the Sydney Opera House in Australia, built in 1973, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007 when it was barely 40 years old. Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Architectural Society of China unveiled the eighth batch of the 20th-century architectural heritage sites, …

New book spotlights 20th-century architectural heritage
1 year, 7 months ago

New book spotlights 20th-century architectural heritage

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20th Century Architectural Heritage Reader. 20th Century Architectural Heritage Reader, a new illustrated book launched on May 4 in Beijing, aims to shed light on the living but often ignored landmarks created in the last century and open a chapter for their protection. The committee on 20th-century architectural heritage affiliated with the Chinese Cultural Relics Society compiled the book. They …

New book spotlights 20th-century architectural heritage
1 year, 7 months ago

New book spotlights 20th-century architectural heritage

China Daily  

20th Century Architectural Heritage Reader. 20th Century Architectural Heritage Reader, a new illustrated book launched on May 4 in Beijing, aims to shed light on the living but often ignored landmarks created in the last century and open a chapter for their protection. The committee on 20th-century architectural heritage affiliated with the Chinese Cultural Relics Society compiled the book. They …

CPPCC member rejuvenating cultural heritage
1 year, 10 months ago

CPPCC member rejuvenating cultural heritage

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This photo taken on Oct 16, 2022 shows the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. While reiterating the importance of heritage preservation, political adviser and Henan Museum director Ma Xiaolin proposes promoting Chinese cultural heritage to the world via the overseas Chinese community. Ma served as a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative …

CPPCC member rejuvenating cultural heritage
1 year, 10 months ago

CPPCC member rejuvenating cultural heritage

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This photo taken on Oct 16, 2022 shows the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. While reiterating the importance of heritage preservation, political adviser and Henan Museum director Ma Xiaolin proposes promoting Chinese cultural heritage to the world via the overseas Chinese community. Ma served as a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative …

Exploring tales from Central Axis
2 years, 4 months ago

Exploring tales from Central Axis

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Scenic spots along the Central Axis include Beida Honglou, the former site of Peking University. The Central Axis of Beijing is not just a study that explores architecture and urban planning since ancient times in China but it is also an important reminder about Chinese civilization to enhance cultural self-confidence, experts noted at the Beijing Cultural Forum in July. An …

Exploring tales from Central Axis
2 years, 4 months ago

Exploring tales from Central Axis

China Daily  

Scenic spots along the Central Axis include Beida Honglou, the former site of Peking University. The Central Axis of Beijing is not just a study that explores architecture and urban planning since ancient times in China but it is also an important reminder about Chinese civilization to enhance cultural self-confidence, experts noted at the Beijing Cultural Forum in July. An …

Exploring tales from Central Axis
2 years, 4 months ago

Exploring tales from Central Axis

China Daily  

Scenic spots along the Central Axis include Beida Honglou, the former site of Peking University. The Central Axis of Beijing is not just a study that explores architecture and urban planning since ancient times in China but it is also an important reminder about Chinese civilization to enhance cultural self-confidence, experts noted at the Beijing Cultural Forum in July. An …

Work on cultural relics recognized
2 years, 5 months ago

Work on cultural relics recognized

China Daily  

Seventy-nine outstanding individuals involved in cultural relics, including archaeologists, museum employees and conservators, and 49 organizations and academies were bestowed awards at the national cultural relics-related working conference in Beijing on Friday. The sector was also urged to "better explore values of cultural relics and make them 'alive'," according to the country's new guiding principle of cultural relics-related work, which …

Work on cultural relics recognized
2 years, 5 months ago

Work on cultural relics recognized

China Daily  

Seventy-nine outstanding individuals involved in cultural relics, including archaeologists, museum employees and conservators, and 49 organizations and academies were bestowed awards at the national cultural relics-related working conference in Beijing on Friday. The sector was also urged to "better explore values of cultural relics and make them 'alive'," according to the country's new guiding principle of cultural relics-related work, which …

China's Quanzhou project to be reviewed at 2021 World Heritage Committee
3 years, 5 months ago

China's Quanzhou project to be reviewed at 2021 World Heritage Committee

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"Quanzhou: China's World Ocean Trade Center in Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty " project will be reviewed at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee this year, which will be held from July 16 to 31 in Fuzhou city, East China's Fujian province. The project is China's only UNESCO World Cultural Heritage application at the 44th session. After the …

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