Earlier in 2025, during an inspection tour in central China, President Xi Jinping recalled the efforts to protect a Sui Dynasty slab when he was working in Zhengding County, Hebei Province more than 40 years ago.
In 2019, during an inspection tour in Gansu Province, Xi also mentioned this Sui Dynasty slab.
The long-held attachment that spanned more than four decades highlights Xi's enduring cultural dedication. This attachment stands as a profound commitment to safeguarding the roots of Chinese civilization.
