Wang Xinwei, governor of Liaoning province, said Liaoning will take comprehensive measures to better protect, inherit and develop Hongshan culture, so that the precious heritage can shine more brightly in the new era.

"We will enhance our commitment to the cultural mission in the new era, continuously deepen research on Hongshan culture, promote the application of Hongshan cultural Niuheliang site in Chaoyang, Liaoning, for World Heritage Site status and enhance the international outreach of Hongshan culture," he said.