‘Culture preservation key to national identity’

He said culture is the heart of every society and a key factor that defines national identity and unity. Speaking during the Seminar on Civilisation Exchange and Mutual Learning for Professionals from Belt and Road Countries this week, which is currently taking place here, Cunwen said he is deeply concerned by the growing erosion of culture in many countries around the world.

He noted that as nations modernise and integrate into the global system, cultural values are often neglected or replaced by foreign influences, leading to a loss of identity among communities and youth.