Intangible Cultural Heritage in China: A Visual Analysis of Research Hotspots, Frontiers, and Trends Using CiteSpace

Qiong Dang, Zhongming Luo, Chuhao Ouyang, Lin Wang and Mei Xie
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Qiong Dang: School of Journalism and Communication, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
Zhongming Luo: School of Journalism and Communication, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
Chuhao Ouyang: School of Journalism and Communication, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
Lin Wang: School of Journalism and Communication, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
Mei Xie: School of Public Affairs and Administration, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, China

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 17, 1-21

Abstract: In recent years, the development and utilization of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) has become an increasingly significant research topic. Worldwide, however, little research has been systematically and comprehensively conducted to review relevant ICH literature. The application CiteSpace was used to identify the research hotspots, frontiers, and trends in China’s ICH field from 2003 to 2020. The results showed that the quantity of published literature has steadily increased throughout the respective period. Scholars and research institutions alike have shown poor cooperation whereby ICH protection received most of the attention. In addition, the digitalization of ICH is an inevitable trend in ICH protection and inheritance, while the combination of ICH and cultural industries constitutes an important approach to ICH utilization and communication. Hence, the ultimate goal of ICH research consists of seeking ways to achieve its sustainable development to satisfy the increasing cultural demands. Findings furthermore show that ICH for rural revitalization constitutes a unique research topic with Chinese characteristics. This study provides insights for scholars and practitioners worldwide to facilitate a better understanding of ICH in China.

Keywords: intangible cultural heritage; CiteSpace; research hotspots; research frontiers; research trends; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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