Just a few days ago, the Western Xia Tomb was officially listed in the The World Heritage List, becoming the 60th World Heritage Site in China. Thus, China, along with Italy, has become the country with the largest number of world heritage sites in the world, and has truly become a major world heritage country. The Western Xia Mausoleum was included in the The World Heritage List this time, filling the key puzzle of the integration of the Chinese nation. The Xixia Mausoleum is located at the eastern foot of the southern section of the Helan Mountain Range, covering an area of nearly 40 square kilometers. It includes 9 imperial tombs, 271 accompanying burial sites, 5.03 hectares of northern architectural sites, and 32 flood control engineering sites. The Western Xia Mausoleum witnessed the integration of diverse ethnic groups such as Han, Dangxiang, Tubo, Uyghur, Khitan, and Jurchen centered on the Ningxia Plain from the 11th to the 13th century, reflecting the cultural fusion and innovation characteristics arising from the mutual exchange of different ethnic groups and cultures. In fact, there are still many world cultural heritage sites in China that provide important witnesses to the formation of a diverse and integrated pattern of Chinese civilization and a unified multi-ethnic country. The the Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom included in the The World Heritage List in 2004 witnessed the integration of ethnic minority culture and Han culture in Northeast China from the 1st to the 7th century; The chieftain sites included in the The World Heritage List in 2015 include the Laosicheng site in Yongshun, Hunan, the Hailongtun site in Zunyi, Guizhou, and the Tangya chieftain site in Enshi, Hubei. They are representative products of the management system in the multi-ethnic areas of southwest China in the 13th and 20th centuries; The Potala Palace historical buildings and Chengde Mountain Resort and its surrounding temples, which were listed in the The World Heritage List in 1994, also witnessed the history of multi-ethnic exchanges and exchanges in the 17th and 19th centuries. 60 World Heritage sites, covering agriculture, nomadism, and maritime civilization, vividly embody the outstanding continuity, innovation, unity, inclusiveness, and peace of Chinese civilization. The holistic concept of heritage protection in China continues to deepen, from focusing on individual buildings to systematic inheritance. The selection of the Western Xia Mausoleum is not only due to the decades long process of point to surface protection, but also benefited from the "culture ecology" community protection model, which reflects this integrity from both historical and temporal perspectives. In 1985, China joined the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, and the following year applied for six World Heritage sites. Between 1992 and 2000, a total of 20 items were included, demonstrating China's sustained efforts. Currently, among the 60 world heritage sites, there are 41 cultural heritage sites (including 6 cultural landscapes), 15 natural heritage sites, and 4 cultural and natural dual heritage sites. The majority of cultural heritage sites are located in Beijing (7), Fujian (4), Henan (3), and Hubei (3). The majority of natural heritage sites are located in Sichuan (3) and Yunnan (3). Four cultural heritages, including the Great Wall, the Grand Canal, the Silk Road, and the Tusi Site, and three natural heritages, including the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea migratory bird habitat, China Danxia, and South Karst, are all successful cases of cross provincial joint application for World Heritage. In response to the World Heritage Organization's advocacy for new types of heritage such as urban heritage, canal heritage, cultural routes, and cultural landscapes, China has also increased its efforts in excavation and protection, and has made significant progress. The core purpose of applying for World Heritage is to better protect and inherit cultural heritage. Looking back at the heritage protection industry in recent years, China has made dual track progress in institutional exploration and technological innovation, forming a heritage protection system with global demonstration value; On the other hand, actively promoting the transformation of "world heritage" into "surrounding heritage", and assisting in cultural benefits for the people and community development. China actively explores joint application and management mechanisms for cross-border projects such as the Silk Road, effectively promoting cross-border collaboration. Microbial mineralization reinforcement technology has successfully repaired cracks in rammed earth sites and has been applied in international projects. Digital innovation has made a series of breakthroughs, and satellite imagery is guarding Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Through rule consultation and technology sharing, China is building a collaborative governance model for global heritage protection. For example, Jingdezhen, which is actively applying for World Heritage status, has established a three-level heritage display system in five major areas, allowing tourists and residents to see it comprehensively and understand it; Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing innovates the mode of cultural communication, and improves the tourist experience through digital technology. The World Heritage site implements a "protection feedback" mechanism, investing a portion of the income into community development. For example, the Earthen Building in Fujian Province has set up a home stay cooperative to increase the income of villagers; The free opening policy of West Lake in Hangzhou enables citizens to share the inheritance dividend; Beijing is promoting the renewal of Hu Tongwei, which not only preserves the historical style but also improves the living environment of residents. These practices have turned heritage protection into a livelihood project, forming a virtuous cycle of "protection inheritance benefiting the people". Continuing the life of heritage through technology, activating cultural genes through sharing, and inspiring the future of humanity through dialogue. When the radiance of 60 world heritage sites shines on the heritage of ancient civilizations, when archaeological sites are revitalized in protection, and when historical districts are organically integrated with modern life, the contemporary value of heritage protection in China has been vividly interpreted in practice. (New Society)