The 2026 Beijing Cultural Forum Opens, Focusing on Cultural Heritage Protection and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations
The Beijing Cultural Forum focuses on cultural heritage and mutual learning among civilizations, exploring protection, revitalization, and international cooperation See how technological archaeology and global collaboration are opening up new paths for world heritage protection
The twoday 2026 Beijing Cultural Forum opened in Beijing on September 22. With “Cultural Heritage and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations” as its annual theme, the forum held exchanges on topics including the systematic protection of cultural heritage, international cooperation, the protection of ancient capitals, and artistic and literary creation.
At the main forum that day, representatives from UNESCO and the International Council on Monuments and Sites delivered speeches or video remarks, stressing that heritage protection is not only about preservation, but also about transmission, revitalization, and public participation. They also noted that technologies such as digital mapping, satellite monitoring, and artificial intelligence are providing new tools for heritage protection.
Chinese scholars said that China’s practical experience in scientific archaeological methods such as field archaeology, remote sensing, DNA, and isotope analysis is offering new insights for world heritage research and protection, and they look forward to promoting the sharing of more achievements of civilization through joint archaeology and international cooperation.