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China ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 12 December 1985. It has one of the highest numbers of World Heritage Sites globally, with a strong emphasis on cultural properties, though it also includes significant natural and mixed sites.

Common themes among China's nominations include ancient architecture, imperial and religious heritage, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes such as the Great Wall, historic cities, and classical gardens. Natural sites often feature biodiversity, karst formations, and scenic mountain ranges like Huangshan and Wulingyuan.

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  • Feb. 8, 2010 english.chosun.com — China wants Japan's notorious World War II germ warfare experimentation Unit 731to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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