Remarks by H.E. Zhang Jiuhuan, Chinese Ambassador at the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition of the
“World Heritage in China”
in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Resumption of the Legitimate Seat by the P. R. China in the United Nations

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:
A man is most easily known by his face, a city by its skyline, a country by its scenic and historical attractions. China is widely known for being rich of such tourist resources, like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and the Silk Road. They are in many cases the stepping-stone for someone new to China to get involved with the country and then go on to explore its fountain of culture and wealth.
My government and our people value immensely these natural and ancestral bestowals. We’ve been working very hard to protect them. Our effort has been reinforced by the appreciative minds and helping hands around the world, in a significant part by UNESCO, the most resourceful international authority in this field. It has included 27 sites of cultural and natural heritage in China on its World Heritage List, which will be introduced to you by the beautiful pictures displayed here. The inscription of this prestigious label confirms the world’s recognition of the universal value of these sites and contributes greatly to their preservation and development.
Such progress could not have been possible if China had not resumed its legitimate seat in UNESCO, 4 days after the United Nations restored all the lawful rights to the People’s Republic of China on October 25, 1971. After this epoch-making day, the world was able to witness an opening and growing China that integrates itself actively into the international community and dedicates itself to promoting world peace and prosperity by playing its due role as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a staunch member of the developing world. It’s been a long and tortuous way to what China is today, and there’s a longer way to go, where we need to share our sustained goodwill for cooperation and exchange with friends around the world.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I thank you very much for joining us at this opening of the exhibition to commemorate China’s return to the United Nations 30 years ago. I believe you will enjoy these picturesque photos about China. If you find any of these beautiful places especially fascinating, I strongly recommend you to go on a trip in person.
Thank you.