Exhibition's cultural relics saved from thieves' clutches

The 750 precious artifacts range from Neolithic times to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), covering nearly the entire history of Chinese civilization.

They would have been lost if not for the country's commitment in recent years to fight crimes involving such cultural treasures.

Now the public will get a chance to see them. A monthlong display, Guarding Civilization with Concerted Efforts: Exhibition of National Crackdown on Crimes Related to Cultural Relics, opened on Wednesday at the National Museum of China in Beijing.