A view of the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/IC]

The 4th Liangzhu Forum has opened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, under the theme "Bridging the Past and the Future: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage for Our Times".

The forum, running from Oct 18 to 20, features an opening ceremony, a main forum, five sub-forums, and five supporting events. Experts from China and abroad will discuss topics such as early civilizations, world heritage conservation, cultural heritage technologies, the recovery and return of displaced cultural relics, and sustainable tourism.

The event also highlights new archaeological and academic achievements and aims to contribute Chinese perspectives to global cultural heritage protection and preservation efforts.

The forum is jointly hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the National Cultural Heritage Administration, and the Zhejiang Provincial Government.