Capital unveils three-year plan to protect Central Axis heritage

Beijing has significantly ramped up efforts to preserve and promote the cultural legacy of its Central Axis, one year after the historic area was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The city released a Three-Year Action Plan for the Protection and Inheritance of the Beijing Central Axis on Sunday.

The plan outlines efforts to further highlight the cultural significance of the Central Axis, develop venues for international cultural exchange, and enhance the city's role in advancing the Global Civilization Initiative, according to Zhang Lixin, director of the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau.