Lu Zhiqiang, director of Guangzhou Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, speaks at the press conference in Beijing for the 2018 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, May 22, 2018. [Photo/mcprc.gov.cn]

Lu Zhiqiang, director of Guangzhou Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, underlined the leading position of Guangzhou both in cultural heritage protection and innovative development. Besides educational activities at schools and on social media, the upcoming symposium will expand the influence of Maritime Silk Road heritage and foster cooperation among relevant countries.

Yu Jiannan, deputy chief of staff of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosts the press conference in Beijing for the 2018 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, May 22, 2018. [Photo/mcprc.gov.cn]

During the 2018 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration, special events will take place in at least 23 provinces and 218 cities and counties.