CHINA is ramping up efforts on protecting the Great Wall, calling for greater public involvement, after several cases of vandalism made national headlines this year.

    The State Administration of Cultural Heritage (SACH) on Wednesday released a report on protecting the Great Wall.

    The report includes a national survey on the Great Wall’s condition, the management and maintenance of relics, its historical and cultural value, and the targets and actions needed for future protection work.

    Thursday marked the 10th anniversary of the promulgation of regulations on protecting the wall, according to a press release.

    Culture Minister Luo Shugang said at a press conference in Luanping, Hebei Province that it is important to encourage everyone to protect the Great Wall, implement protection projects, launch a national management mechanism and intensify the daily patrol and maintenance of the relics.

    “This is the first time SACH has issued a report on the condition of and protection work on the Great Wall, including the obstacles and protection methods. And it serves as a guideline for future work,” said Dong Yaohui, a Great Wall expert.

    According to data released by SACH in June 2015, a total of 1,961 kilometers of the Great Wall has disappeared, and a further 1,185 kilometers are in poor condition.(Global Times)