American Anthropological Association

Yesterday, China Radio International featured an English-language debate program about cultural heritage protection in China. Panelists included Cornell anthropologist Magnus Fiskesjö, Zhang Qin (Tongji U, Shanghai) and Lou Deyin (Tsinghua U, Beijing). The panel discussion, from the show “Today,” is now available online.

The introduction describes, “Since China launched economic reforms 30 years ago, cultural heritage protection has often been overlooked to make way for economic growth. But recent years have also seen increasing efforts both from the governments and the public to better protect culture…” Magnus Fiskesjö (pictured above) recently contributed to the March 2010 Anthropology News issue on repatriation.

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