【答案解析】China is now committed to cultural advancement and preservation. The inclusion of both entries in the World Heritage List represents yet another landmark as China continues to carry forward time-honored civilization and preserve its cultural legacies.
Silk trade featured prominently among a wide array of trade activities along the ancient trading route linking ancient China and the Western Regions. The route facilitated far-reaching political and economic exchanges as well as communication of ideas, culture and art between the East and the West. The Silk Road Corridor, jointly proposed by China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for World Heritage status, was granted a spot on/made it to the World Heritage List at the 38th World Heritage Conference.
The trans-national endeavor, the first of its kind in China"s case, promises to facilitate/ boost/bolster inter-civilization dialogues, exchanges and cooperation and foster greater economic and cultural prosperity in relevant countries and regions. The success story will make a strong case for more effective cross-border management and better preservation of cultural heritage.
The Road was opened when Zhang Qian, an envoy of Han Dynasty, was sent by Emperor Wu-di on a mission to the Western Regions. Linking China with the West and beyond, the route epitomizes inter-national friendship and communication then and now.
As the first route that connects the East and the West, Silk Road served as both shipping points and spiritual bonds. For the first time, the East and the West engaged with each other so extensively through exchanges of technology and ideas via the route that their friendship and mutual understanding were tremendously enhanced.