World Heritage Committee praises Great Wall protection in China
Xinhua
24 Jul 2021, 04:30 GMT+10
FUZHOU, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on Friday adopted a decision that praised China's continued efforts in conserving the Great Wall.
The committee said it "takes note with satisfaction" of the measures taken by China to mitigate the threats on the UNESCO-listed world heritage, according to the decision adopted at the committee's 44th session, which is underway in Fuzhou, capital of east China's Fujian Province.
The session was convened to review the state of conservation of sites inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list, among other agenda items.