Xi stresses protection of Yungang Grottoes

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has stressed the protection of Yungang Grottoes as they are the "treasure of human civilization."

Xi made the remarks on Monday during his inspection tour in north China's Shanxi Province.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to tourists during his visit to the Yungang Grottoes to learn about historical and cultural heritage protection efforts in north China's Shanxi Province, May 11, 2020. Xi inspected north China's Shanxi Province on Monday. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)