The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commends the French side for promoting the return of looted cultural relics to their countries of origin

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that China appreciates France's efforts to facilitate the return of lost cultural relics to their countries of origin, believing this reflects a responsible attitude. The remarks were made after the French National Assembly passed a bill on the 6th that simplifies the procedure for returning cultural relics of other countries obtained illegally. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on the 7th that China and France have already cooperated many times in preventing the smuggling of cultural relics and promoting the return of lost cultural relics. China hopes the relevant bill will complete the legislative process as soon as possible, and looks forward to continuing cooperation with France in this area. Lin Jian also said that China is willing to continue working with all parties, including France, through dialogue and cooperation to promote the protection and return of lost cultural relics, and to foster closer ties between peoples and mutual learning and exchange among civilizations.