China's long-standing dedication to cultural protection is evident via its 44 UNESCO-recognized items of intangible cultural heritage and 60 world heritage sites. Also, this year marks the 40th anniversary of China's accession to the World Heritage Convention, underscoring the country's sustained commitment in this regard.
A vivid example can be found in the traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges -- spanning a history of more than one thousand years. First inscribed in 2009 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, this tradition had declined over the years due to erosion and rapid urbanization.
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