China’s cultural wealth and rich heritage form part of the core of human civilization. After China resumed its position at the United Nations 50 years ago, its economic achievements have been astounding, but its “intangible wealth” in education, sciences, culture, communication, and information, deserves equal attention. China, which has had a deep and long-lasting relationship with UNESCOUNESCO, has put culture at the center of its development strategy and blazed a path toward “eco-civilization” while also ensuring that no one is left behind as it pushes forward.