Forbidden City to show more riches

As it works to open 85% of complex, items unseen since 1949 to be unveiled

As the Forbidden City opens more of the world-renowned former royal palace to the public, additional treasures will be going on display, according to Shan Jixiang, the museum's director.

Any part of the premises "deemed suitable for opening-up will no longer be forbidden" to the public, Shan said during a lecture on Sunday.