Maritime Archaeology in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract While they share an interconnected maritime space and similar cultural settings, scholarly discussion of maritime archaeology bridging the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan is scarce and fragmentary. This is partly related to challenges in defining the terms involved, which can lead to debates on the boundaries of interconnected waterways and intertidal areas. An overview of maritime archaeological practices in these regions may also prompt sensitive conversations about maritime borders and geopolitical dynamics. This further complicated by historical and sociocultural factors like different colonial experiences, language barriers, legislation, and institutional dynamics, as well as economics. This chapter addresses these issues through a collaborative effort of scholars from each of the four regions. It then provides an overview of the development of maritime archaeology between the 1930s and the 2020s in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan and considers the underlying factors behind the development. It explores the sociopolitical, cultural, historical, and economic contexts and the overall similarities and differences in maritime archaeological practices. The chapter will discuss how each of the regions have different developmental trajectories that warrant more integrated studies in charting the drivers behind the development of maritime archaeology. It is hoped that this chapter will spur future discussions of the four regions’ contributions to the sustainable development of the ocean, aligning with frameworks like the ‘Ocean Decade’ cocreation framework and the Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the United Nations.
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Authors Jay Mok, Kam Wing Fung, Cheng-Hwa Tsang, Kong Fai Cheong, Xiaoxu Gao
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197800324.013.0034
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197800324.013.0034
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