The fourth Liangzhu Forum opened in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on Oct 18. Jiang Xinzhi, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

Jiang noted that China has consistently embraced an open approach and promoted international cooperation in archaeology and cultural heritage. Through joint efforts to explore the origins of civilizations, China seeks to advance the pursuit of knowledge, benefit the public by sharing research findings, and work with other countries to safeguard humanity's shared cultural heritage, he said.

Jiang said China stands ready to work with countries around the world to share responsibility for protecting human civilization, deepen international academic cooperation, expand dialogue and exchanges among civilizations, and share the benefits of development.

During the forum, ministers responsible for culture and cultural heritage, heads of international organizations, and cultural heritage experts from nearly 60 countries and regions engaged in in-depth discussions under the theme "Bridging the Past and the Future: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage for Our Times".