CPC Fujian Provincial Committee and Fujian Provincial Government issued a congratulatory letter to Quanzhou's successful inscription on the World Heritage List!
On July 25, 2021, at the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, the States Parties of the World Heritage Committee unanimously decided to inscribe the nomination "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" on the World Heritage List. The CPC Fujian Provincial Committee and Fujian Provincial Government issued a congratulatory letter for this event in the first place.
2021-07-25
Xinhua All-Media+|"Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" successfully inscribed on the World Heritage List
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Fuzhou reviews the nomination “Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China” online on July 25, 2021.
2021-07-25
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee adopted the Fuzhou Declaration to reiterate the importance of international cooperation
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee adopted the Fuzhou Declaration to reiterate the importance of World Heritage protection and international cooperation, and the necessity for working together to tackle climate change.
2021-07-19
People's Daily highlights the conclusion of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee: Promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and protect heritage treasures
On August 1, 2021, the Top News column of the People’s Daily published a news report titled "Promote Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations and Protect Heritage Treasures" to focus on the conclusion of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province.
2021-08-01
The first site in Africa added to UNESCO World Heritage List at the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee
On July 27, 2021, the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe Côte d’Ivoire’s world heritage nomination proposal “Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire” on the World Heritage List.
2021-07-28
UNESCO inscribes 34 new properties on World Heritage List during extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee
As an extended meeting, the session was the first online gathering organized by UNESCO to discuss topics on World Heritage. The session inscribed 34 new sites on the World Heritage List, and approved the major extension of three sites on the list.
2021-08-01
Fuzhou Declaration of the Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee (Full Text)
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee concluded in Fuzhou on the evening of July 31. The session added 34 new World Heritage Sites, and three items that have been included in the World Heritage List were approved for major expansion.
2021-08-01
The Side Event “Synergistic Conservation of World Natural Heritage and Natural Protected Areas” Held in Fuzhou
On July 26, 2021, the themed side event titled " Synergistic Conservation of World Natural Heritage and Natural Protected Areas" as a part of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee was held in Fuzhou.
2021-07-27
The themed side event titled “The Echo of World Heritage Leadership – From Fuzhou to Kazan” held in Fuzhou
On July 28, 2021, the themed side event titled “The Echo of World Heritage Leadership – From Fuzhou to Kazan” as a part of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee was held in Fuzhou both online and offline.
2021-07-29
The Great Wall of China Rated as A Demonstration Case of World Heritage Protection and Management
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO reviewed and approved the Report on the State of Conservation of the Great Wall on July 23, 2021.
2021-07-23
Quanzhou Granted World Heritage Status: A Millennium-old City Mounts onto the World Stage
Today, streets and lanes with blooming erythrina have become rare in Quanzhou, a coastal city in Fujian Province. In ancient times, however, the city was called Zayton (meaning “Erythrina”) for it was blazing with erythrina blossoms.
2021-08-19
Five new sites inscribed on the World Heritage List; Italy ranks first in the world in the number of World Heritage Sites
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Fuzhou began to review new nominations declared by various countries from July 24, 2021.
2021-07-25
The Ancient Oriental Port Quanzhou Admired by Marco Polo inscribed on the World Heritage List
Quanzhou, the grand oriental port, which amazed the Italian traveler Marco Polo more than 700 years ago, became China’s 56th World Heritage Site on July 25, 2021.
2021-07-25
Hubei Shennongjia Heritage Site Expands to Include Chongqing Wulipo Nature Reserve as a World Natural Heritage Site
On the evening of July 28, 2021, good news came from the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee in Fuzhou, Fujian province that Wulipo Nature Reserve in Wushan County, Chongqing was included as part of the World Heritage site of Hubei Shennongjia and become the third world natural heritage site in Chongqing following Wulong Karst and Jinfoshan Karst.
2021-07-29
A Witness to Ancient Chinese Maritime Civilization
2021-07-27
Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" inscribed on the World Heritage List
China's nomination "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" passed the review at the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee on July 25, 2021, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List to become China's 56th World Heritage Site.
2021-08-19
China plays an important role in supporting the protection of world heritage: Interview with Mrs. Mechtild Rössler, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre
2021-07-19
WHC Session Ongoing | Side event themed “World Heritage Education towards a Sustainable Future” held in Fuzhou
2021-07-19
Inheriting World Heritage and Empowering the Future: Ministry of Education of the PRC and UNESCO co-hosted the side event themed “World Heritage Education towards a Sustainable Future”
2021-07-19
The music video of the theme song Shared Future for the opening ceremony of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee released
2021-07-19
Video｜Immersive performance “Seek Dreams in the Lanes and Alleys” staged at Three Lanes and Seven Alleys in Fuzhou
The immersive performance “Seek Dreams in the Lanes and Alleys” was staged at Three Lanes and Seven Alleys in Fuzhou on the evening of July 15, 2021.
2021-07-17
NCHA: Discussion on the approaches to the transnational application of the Maritime Silk Roads for World Heritage status
On July 18, on the occasion of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, a side event on the theme of the "Maritime Silk Roads Heritage Research and Conservation" hosted by the National Cultural Heritage Administration(NCHA) was held in Fuzhou.
2021-07-20
Fuzhou in the eyes of Yang Lan: lanes and alleys that travel through time, and a breathing city of banyan trees
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is not an aging urban area,but a place that can breathe.Banyan trees are the witnesses and narrators of the stories here.
2021-08-12
Side Event of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee held to focus on the Central Axis of Beijing’s application for inscription to the World Heritage List
On the afternoon of July 17, 2021, the side event of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, themed Conservation and Sustainable Development of Historic Urban Landscape, co-hosted by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, was held at the Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center.
2021-07-20
Fuzhou provides the world with themed cultural feasts as the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee is underway
2021-07-23
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee reflects UNESCO’s Global Priority Africa and strives to enhance the representativeness and balance of World Heritage
2021-07-28
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee themed exhibition opens to the public
2021-07-22
Salonga National Park removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger
2021-07-22
World Heritage Committee d eletes Liverpool - Maritime Mercantile City from UNESCO’s World Heritage List
2021-07-22
Fuzhou strives to preserve the history and cultural context of the city
2021-07-22
Xi Jinping:Guarding national treasure
China's Fuzhou is the host city of the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO.
2021-08-31
The 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO kicked off in Fuzhou– a land of blessings by the river and the sea
The 44th session of the World Heritage Committee kicked off in Fuzhou on July 16. This is the second time that China has hosted such a session of the World Heritage Committee, the highest-level international conference in the field of cultural and natural heritage protection after 17 years.
2021-07-17
Video｜Immersive performance “Seek Dreams in the Lanes and Alleys” staged at Three Lanes and Seven Alleys in Fuzhou
The immersive performance “Seek Dreams in the Lanes and Alleys” was staged at Three Lanes and Seven Alleys in Fuzhou on the evening of July 15, 2021.
2021-07-16
The Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee kicks off
On the evening of July 16, 2021, the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee kicked off in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. This is the first time in UNESCO’s history that World Heritage topics will be reviewed and discussed online, which will focus on the challenges and risks facing World Heritage conservation.
2021-07-17
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee opens in Fuzhou, and Ms. Sun Chunlan reads a congratulatory letter sent by President Xi Jinping and delivers a speech
The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee opened on July 16, 2021, in Fuzhou, Fujian. Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, read a congratulatory letter sent by Chinese President Xi Jinping and delivered a speech.
2021-07-18
China’s World Heritage Recording and Spreading Project Released in Fuzhou
On July 16, 2021, under the guidance of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Education, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and other authorities, and sponsored by the Publicity Department of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee, the launching ceremony of the "National Cultural Memories and Inheritance" - China's World Heritage Recording and Spreading Project and the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition on China's world heritage sites were held at the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys of Fuzhou.
2021-07-18
Xi Jinping sends a congratulatory letter to the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee
2021-07-18
The Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee to Review World Heritage Applications Online for the First Time
The reporters learned at the press conference held by the State Council Information Office held on July 5 that the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)[Petrel1] would kick off in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, on July 16. At this session, UNESCO will review the applications for world heritage listing online for the first time.
2021-07-05
The Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee to be Held in Fuzhou
The State Council Information Office held a press conference on July 5 to brief on the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee.
2021-07-05
World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum held in Fuzhou
On July 7th, the opening ceremony of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum (WHSMF 2021) organized within the framework of the Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee was held online in Fuzhou.
2021-07-08
World Heritage Young Professionals Forum Opens in Fuzhou
As one of the major events of the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum kicked off in Fuzhou on July 5.
2021-07-08
Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee Manual
2021-07-16
Logistical Support for the Extended 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee
2021-07-14
Fuzhou, Fujian: Inject Vitality into “Gucuo”
2021-06-30
Kiln Cluster of Shang and Zhou Dynasties on Mao’er Mountain
2021-06-30
Fujian to Take Multiple Measures to Protect Historic Buildings
2021-06-30
Restoration of the Former Residence of Yan Fu in Yangqi Completed
2021-06-30
Promote the protection and utilization of Fuzhou Ancient Houses and improve urban quality
2021-06-30
UNESCO World Heritage Committee session to be hosted by China after a one-year hiatus
2021-06-29
The Extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee will be held from July 16 to 31, 2021
2021-06-28
We Are Ready
2021-06-28
Extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee Health Instructions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control
2021-06-28
Logo of the 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee Released
2021-06-25
