China hopes to team up with more Asian countries in preserving shared cultural heritage and advancing Asian civilization, Chang Shan, a senior Chinese diplomat, told a cultural forum in Selangor, Malaysia, on Thursday.

Chang, counselor of the Chinese embassy in Malaysia, also highlighted the accomplishments jointly achieved by China and Malaysia in protecting cultural property, which have strengthened people-to-people exchanges and friendships between the two nations.

During the forum, Chang spoke about China's dedication to international cultural heritage protection and the country's efforts to integrate domestic preservation efforts with global collaboration.

China's endeavors under the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, as well as its roles in the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, stand as testimony to its commitment, Chang said.