CHINA will set up a system to eliminate poorly managed intangible cultural heritage from its list, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Culture last week.

    The system targets intangible cultural heritage classified as best representing Chinese culture and history.

    Intangible cultural heritage includes oral traditions, performing arts, rituals, and knowledge or skills to produce traditional crafts.

    The ministry will first issue a warning if an element of intangible cultural heritage is found to be threatened because of poor management by “caretakers.” If there is no improvement, the cultural heritage element will be removed from the list.

    In addition, those with improper names or having lost their original cultural value will also be eliminated if the State Council agrees.(Xinhua)