英国向中国归还12件流失文物

伦敦时间9月23日，英国向中国返还12件流失文物艺术品，交接仪式在中国驻英国大使馆举行1。这批文物由伦敦警察局在办案过程中查获1。中国驻英国大使鄵澤光出席了仪式1，中国文化和旅游部副部长、国家文物局局长饒權通过视讯致辞1。

中方表示，此举是中英共同践行国际公约、保护文化遗产的重要成果1。中英两国均为《关于禁止和防止非法进出口文化财产和非法转让其所有权的方法的公约》缔约国1。中方期待以此为契机促进两国文化交流与战略伙伴关系发展1。英国首相于伦敦时间9月8日与中国国家主席习近平通话，双方拟致力于确保具备长期、连贯一致的"全面战略伙伴关系"1。

大英博物馆内收藏的中国文物约2万3000件，其中约2000件长期展示1。

Britain handed over 12 looted cultural relics and artworks to China during a repatriation ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy in London on September 23, 2025 (London time).1 The artifacts were recovered by the Metropolitan Police during criminal investigations.1

Chinese officials hailed the return as a significant achievement in implementing international conventions and protecting cultural heritage.1 Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism and National Cultural Heritage Administration Director Rao Quan delivered remarks via video conference, while Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Zheng Zeguang attended the ceremony in person.1 China views the repatriation as an opportunity to advance cultural exchange and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.1

The handover reflects ongoing diplomatic cooperation between London and Beijing.1 Both countries are signatories to the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.1 The repatriation comes after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 8, 2025 (London time), with both sides discussing efforts to establish a consistent long-term "comprehensive strategic partnership."1 The British Museum currently holds approximately 23,000 Chinese cultural artifacts in its collection, with roughly 2,000 pieces on permanent display.1