China's Heritage Survey Focuses on Modern-Era Sites and Architecture
The National Cultural Heritage Administration emphasizes the preservation of historically significant modern buildings in a nationwide survey.
China's fourth national cultural heritage survey, initiated in 2023, aims to prioritize the identification and preservation of historic sites and architectural works from the modern era.
The directive, released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, emphasizes the need for local authorities to investigate buildings reflecting regional characteristics, unique architectural styles, significant functions, or historical importance, particularly those related to local industrial and community development, or designed by notable architects.
The survey mandates that qualifying sites be documented and integrated into the national heritage protection system, irrespective of their prior designation status.
Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on the identification of cultural relics associated with key moments in contemporary Chinese history, including the legacy of the Communist Party of China, the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the reform and opening-up period, and the development of socialism.
A supplementary circular from the survey's leading group office underlines the importance of intensified discovery efforts in historically significant locations, which include old city centers, renowned towns and villages, heritage districts, and traditional rural settlements.
Furthermore, the survey specifies that all structurally intact buildings constructed before 1911 should be assessed for potential protection if they meet the applicable criteria.
This survey, which will extend through 2026, marks China's first comprehensive national cultural heritage assessment in over a decade, reflecting a substantial national initiative to reassess and broaden the list of recognized cultural relics within the country.
The directive, released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, emphasizes the need for local authorities to investigate buildings reflecting regional characteristics, unique architectural styles, significant functions, or historical importance, particularly those related to local industrial and community development, or designed by notable architects.
The survey mandates that qualifying sites be documented and integrated into the national heritage protection system, irrespective of their prior designation status.
Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on the identification of cultural relics associated with key moments in contemporary Chinese history, including the legacy of the Communist Party of China, the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the reform and opening-up period, and the development of socialism.
A supplementary circular from the survey's leading group office underlines the importance of intensified discovery efforts in historically significant locations, which include old city centers, renowned towns and villages, heritage districts, and traditional rural settlements.
Furthermore, the survey specifies that all structurally intact buildings constructed before 1911 should be assessed for potential protection if they meet the applicable criteria.
This survey, which will extend through 2026, marks China's first comprehensive national cultural heritage assessment in over a decade, reflecting a substantial national initiative to reassess and broaden the list of recognized cultural relics within the country.
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