What recent event was most influential in convincing members of the Chinese government to preserve the Great Wall?

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The World Monuments Fund declared the Great Wall to be one of the most remarkable structures in the world.

The World Monuments Fund declared the Great Wall to be one of the most remarkable structures in the world.

The International Friends of the Great Wall took steps to decrease damage caused by tourists and villagers.

The International Friends of the Great Wall took steps to decrease damage caused by tourists and villagers.

The media drew attention to the damage and destruction caused by tourists visiting the Great Wall.

The media drew attention to the damage and destruction caused by tourists visiting the Great Wall.

The Great Wall was placed on the list of the 100 most endangered sites.

The Great Wall was placed on the list of the 100 most endangered sites.

Answer 1

All of the above events could have had some influence in convincing members of the Chinese government to preserve the Great Wall. Each event brought attention to the importance of preserving the Great Wall and highlighted the damage caused by tourists and villagers. The recognition by the World Monuments Fund and the placement on the list of the 100 most endangered sites likely added weight to the preservation efforts. The combination of these events could have prompted the government to take action to protect and preserve the Great Wall.