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A comprehensive legal approach to cultural heritage protection in China

Publication date: 29.06.2024

Gdansk Journal of East Asian Studies, 2024, Issue 25, pp. 86 - 103

https://doi.org/10.4467/23538724GS.24.006.19867

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Dan Wei
University of Macau
, China
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Yi Fu
University of Macau
, China
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6942-6974 Orcid
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A comprehensive legal approach to cultural heritage protection in China

Abstract

As one of the four ancient civilizations, China possesses a very large cultural heritage. China’s current legal framework has adopted comprehensive legislation, covering a broad scope with meticulous classification and emphasis onadministrative implementation. Comparisons reveal that different jurisdictions exhibit distinct legislative frameworks and practices that reflect their respective national circumstances. Cases relating to cultural heritage can be divided into three types: criminal, civil, and administrative lawsuits. Specific rules are expected to be enacted on cultural heritage protection because of existing legal lacunae. Currently, litigation practice has yielded different verdicts on different causes of action in heritage-related cases. Public interest litigation necessitates the collective engagement of the entire society. The procurator system predominates in heritage-related litigation with pretrial procurator’s advice, which is expected to be made available to the public.

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Information: Gdansk Journal of East Asian Studies, 2024, Issue 25, pp. 86 - 103

Article type: Original article

Titles:

English: A comprehensive legal approach to cultural heritage protection in China
Polish: Kompleksowe podejście prawne do ochrony dziedzictwa kultury w Chinach

Authors

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2221-3600

Dan Wei
University of Macau
, China
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2221-3600 Orcid
All publications →

University of Macau
China

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6942-6974

Yi Fu
University of Macau
, China
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6942-6974 Orcid
All publications →

University of Macau
China

Published at: 29.06.2024

Article status: Open

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