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The research aims to understand how national policies shape local implementation of rural cultural revitalization in China.

August 13, 2026Journal of Rural StudiesOpen Access

The local mediation of rural cultural governance: Problematization, asymmetry, and displaced agency in China's rural cultural revitalization

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PFPengfei FuShanghai Jiao Tong University YZYin ZhangShanghai Jiao Tong University TWTong WuUniversity of Birmingham

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Examines rural cultural revitalization's impact on local governance and cultural representation in China, suggesting improved inclusivity is essential.

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The research aims to understand how national policies shape local implementation of rural cultural revitalization in China.
Conducted critical discourse analysis of national policy documents from 2021 to 2024.
Performed a documentary case study in Gongcheng, southern China.
Analyzed the adaptation of policy goals into local projects and initiatives.
National policy influences rural culture through protection, improvement, and development logics.
Cultural resources in Gongcheng have been integrated into tourism and economic initiatives.
Inequalities were observed in access to cultural decision-making and benefits from these initiatives.

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Fu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76652b0e0cff3f63fbd0 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2026.104361

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Examines rural cultural revitalization's impact on local governance and cultural representation in China, suggesting improved inclusivity is essential.

The local mediation of rural cultural governance: Problematization, asymmetry, and displaced agency in China's rural cultural revitalization

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The local mediation of rural cultural governance: Problematization, asymmetry, and displaced agency in China's rural cultural revitalization

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