%0 Journal Article
%T Safeguarding the Living Cultural Vein: A Policy-Oriented Analysis of Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Renewal in China
%A Lkhagvasuren Urgamal
%A Rina Su
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 13
%N 4
%P 1-8
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2026
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1115266
%X This paper provides a policy-oriented overview of the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in China, examining it as a living carrier of national identity. While ICH is deeply rooted in China¡¯s 5000-year civilization¡ªencompassing everything from Kunqu Opera to traditional tea-making¡ªit currently faces significant dilemmas, including inheritance breakage, shrinking cultural spaces, and the tension between preservation and economic development. Drawing on a narrative review of Chinese laws and national policy reports, this study proposes a multidimensional safeguarding path integrating ¡°productive protection¡±, school-based education, and the innovative synergy of culture and tourism. The analysis concludes that while creative transformation is essential for ensuring the sustainable vitality of China¡¯s cultural essence, careful attention must be paid to the trade-offs between modernization and cultural authenticity.<br />
%K Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
%K Living Inheritance
%K Cultural Identity
%K Inheritance Dilemmas
%K Protection Paths (Creative Transformation and Innovative Development)
%K Cultural Genes
%K National Spirit
%K Productive Protection
%K Integration of Culture and Tourism
%K Holistic Protection
%K Cultural Ecology
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6894160