Wang Xudong, director of the Palace Museum. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Protecting the cultural heritage of mankind is safeguarding a peaceful and prosperous world. There are many differences among various cultures, but, as the Chinese tradition highlights, we should seek common ground while preserving differences. It is an idea that should be commonly respected in the modern era. Communication can strengthen mutual trust among people and cultural relics can play a key role in that communication because it connects our past, present and future.