Photo: Zeng Xiangxing
On September 23, the 2025 Beijing Culture Forum hosted a special session highlighting major cultural achievements and projects at the Beijing International Hotel. The event presented landmark initiatives that integrate technology and culture, showcase innovative practices, and promote international exchange.
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Highlights included the release of the Report on China's Cultural Exchanges with the World (2024) and the "Top Ten Events in the Construction of the National Cultural Center in 2024," along with several high-profile project signings. These initiatives emphasize innovation, breakthroughs, and leadership in cultural development, from digital platforms for ancient texts and integrated city heritage mapping to AI ethical guidelines for minors and international media collaborations.
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Key achievements of the past year included expanded protection and promotion of historic sites such as the Great Wall and Beijing's Central Axis, breakthroughs in archaeology, and rapid growth in cultural creativity and tourism initiatives. Programs aimed at younger audiences, international collaborations, and advanced audiovisual technologies underscored the role of innovation in modernizing and globalizing China's cultural sector.
The session drew government officials and cultural experts from China and abroad, highlighting the forum's focus on blending culture, technology, and international exchange.
Reporter: Zeng Xiangxing
Photo: Zeng Xiangxing
Editor: Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
