Wang, Jianfeng and Zaibon, Syamsul Bahrin (2024) Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in China: Policy Evolution and Challenges. Journal of Creative Industry & Sustainable Culture (JCISC), 3. pp. 136-150. ISSN 2976-2480

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Abstract

This study focuses on the emergence of the heritage policy discourse in China concerning Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and the effects of this on cultural transmission. In its infancy, in China, the concept of ICH protection drew on ideas of the protection of the tangible cultural heritage, arising in the late Qing Dynasty with the gradual introduction of Western libraries and museums. Thus, over the years, the Chinese approach to ICH may be said to have evolved and articulated into a much finer law-based ICH protection system, inspired by both internal and international legal efforts. This study employs historical analysis and policy evaluation to assess China’s legislative developments, challenges, and achievements in ICH protection, particularly in the realms of legal frameworks, digitalization, and cultural tourism. Key findings reveal significant progress in policy formulation and the establishment of legal protections, though challenges such as uneven resource allocation and digital preservation remain. The study offers concrete recommendations for enhancing public participation and strengthening the integration of digital technologies in ICH safeguarding

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Intangible Cultural Heritage Safeguarding, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Protection Policy
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Divisions:	School of Creative Industry Management and Performing Arts
Depositing User:	Mdm. Rozana Zakaria
Date Deposited:	09 Mar 2025 02:44
Last Modified:	09 Mar 2025 02:44
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/32114

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