Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivers a speech at a donation ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2024. The China National Archives of Publications and Culture (CNAPC) on Friday welcomed new collections donated by public institutions and private collectors. A ceremony was held to mark the donation in Beijing. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

The China National Archives of Publications and Culture (CNAPC) on Friday welcomed new collections donated by public institutions and private collectors.

A ceremony was held to mark the donation in Beijing. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a speech at the event.

This latest donation marks the second of its kind since the CNAPC's inception in July 2022, comprising over 15,000 physical objects and a staggering 131 terabytes of digital data.

It follows the CNAPC's initial receipt of donated collections in August 2023.

The new donation features diverse items, such as original ancient texts, premium ancient book publications, and woodblock prints. The collections are characterized by their high historical and cultural value.

Guests attending the event agreed that the essence and heritage of Chinese culture are written into literature and classics.

They emphasized the importance of developing the CNAPC with a strong sense of responsibility and mission. They also called for steady progress in collecting and preserving publications, as well as in-depth research on the collections.

Headquartered in Beijing with branches in Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou, the CNAPC serves as the national repository of imprint resources and the genetic bank of Chinese culture.

It is dedicated to preserving and inheriting national imprint resources, aiming to become a national center for relevant collections, exhibitions, research, and exchanges.