<h1>Forum advances integrated cultural protection and sustainable development strategy for Yangtze River, institutionalizing National Cultural Park pathways</h1> A provincial-ministerial forum on Yangtze River civilization convened in Chongqing to discuss preservation of cultural heritage, sustainable development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and international exchange among river civilizations; sessions emphasized transitioning toward ecological civilization, cultural continuity, and policy pathways to support the Yangtze River National Cultural Park and related cultural productions. Originally launched locally and elevated with central government approval, the forum's outputs have informed concrete regional policies and cross-jurisdictional coordination; its institutionalization and internationalization signal increased legal and administrative integration of cultural protection and development initiatives.