At the 2013 China Sports Culture and Sports Tourism Expo, in Yuncheng city, Shanxi province, the Yuncheng kite got officially approval for sports heritage protection and promotions, as part of the Yuncheng culture, and adding some charm.

Sponsors of the expo were China's Central Administration of Sport, the China National Tourism Administration, Chinese Olympic Committee, and the Anhui provincial government.

Edited by Roger Bradshaw