China is not the first country to ask the US to impose import restrictions on antiquities. The controversy surrounding China’s request stems from the fact that the list of items presented to US customs authorities as imports to be prohibited is far more sweeping than current restrictions on export of cultural items from the country.
Questions are also being raised as to whether China has done enough to halt the loss of artifacts at home before seeking help from abroad.
Antoaneta Bezlova: For the love of art, help China
Posted by Sophie Beach | May 5, 2005
Categories : Culture & the Arts
Tags :antiquities,art
