In recent years, numerous remarkable achievements have been made in cultural preservation in China. The details are as follows olicy and Regulatory Framework Systematic Protection Awareness The concept of "systematic protection" of cultural heritage has been emphasized, indicating a profound reflection and systematic consideration on handling the relationship between tradition and modernity, inheritance and development. Strengthened Legislation The newly revised Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics came into effect on March 1 this year, focusing on comprehensively enhancing the systematic protection of cultural heritage. Moreover, "promoting the systematic protection of cultural heritage" was included in this year's Government Work Report.Technological Application in Protection Establishment of Monitoring and Early - Warning Systems Technologies such as microwave moisture meters and ultrasonic non - destructive testing are utilized to establish monitoring and early - warning systems, which help protect cultural heritage sites like Longmen Grottoes with a history of over 1,500 years. Digital Technology Assistance Digital technologies are widely used to protect cultural heritage. For example, 3D printing, AR, and VR technologies allow tourists to experience cultural relics in detail and view exhibitions across regions. Additionally, audio - visual, film, and television media are employed to vividly inherit intangible cultural heritage skills.Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage Enhanced Inheritance Capacity Approaches like rescue - type, production - type, holistic, and categorized protection are carried out to enhance the inheritance capacity and practice venues of intangible cultural heritage, increasing its inheritance vitality. Improved Inheritance Team In March this year, the list of the sixth batch of national - level intangible cultural heritage representative inheritors was announced, consisting of 942 people. At present, the total number of national - level intangible cultural heritage representative inheritors is nearly 4,000, strengthening the inheritance force. Boosted Economic Development By the end of 2024, there were 11,000 intangible cultural heritage workshops nationwide, directly employing over 200,000 poverty - alleviated people with an average annual income of about 36,000 yuan, integrating cultural inheritance with economic development.Promotion of Cultural Exchange and Public Awareness Active International Exchange With the support of policies, Chinese cultural elements such as film and games have become more fashionable, diverse, and open, moving towards the world. Moreover, 2,000 - odd pieces (sets) of lost cultural relics and artworks have been returned to China. Increased Public Participation As of the end of 2024, there were 7,046 registered museums in China, with a free - admission rate of 91.46%, receiving 1.49 billion visitors. In 2024, Douyin added over 200 million videos related to national - level intangible cultural heritage representative items, with a year - on - year growth of 31%, and 14 million netizens shared their intangible cultural heritage experiences.Internationally, UNESCO designates world heritage sites to enhance the protection of globally significant cultural heritages. Additionally, various countries are also actively engaged in cultural preservation, such as through legislative means to safeguard traditional knowledge and cultural sites, and by promoting the inheritance of traditional cultures through activities like festivals and workshops.
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