Ministry of Culture (China)

Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国文化部
Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Wénhuàbù
National Emblem of China
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 1954 (1954-09)
Dissolved19 March 2018 (2018-03-19)
Superseding agency
Jurisdiction China
HeadquartersBeijing
Minister responsible
Parent agencyState Council
Websitewww.mct.gov.cn

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) was a constituent department of the State Council of China in charge of culture. Its responsibilities encompassed cultural policy and activities in the country, including managing national museums and monuments; promoting and protecting the arts (including censorship of visual, folk, theatrical, musical, dance, architectural, literary, televisual and cinematographic works); and managing the national archives and regional culture centers. Its headquarters were in Chaoyang District, Beijing. On 19 March 2018, it was merged with the China National Tourism Administration to establish the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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