The State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, or the National Bureau of Surveying and Mapping (), was the central agency that was responsible for surveying and mapping in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was established in 1959 and was made defunct in March 2018. It was affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping (CASM).
In January 2018, a rule was introduced stating that all maps had to be approved by the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping prior to publishing, republishing, import or export. This rule affects maps printed in the PRC but for a foreign audience.
In March 2018, the 13th National People's Congress announced that the newly formed
Ministry of Natural Resources
An environmental ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for the environment and/or natural resources. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of the Environment, ...
shall replace the functions of the
Ministry of Land & Resources,
State Oceanic Administration and the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.
See also
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(List of) national mapping agencies
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Restrictions on geographic data in China
Under Chinese law, the use of geographic information in the People's Republic of China is restricted to entities that have special authorization from the administrative department for surveying and mapping under the State Council. Consequences o ...
References
External links
Official website
Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping
National mapping agencies
Geography of China
1959 establishments in China
Government agencies of China
Government agencies established in 1959
Censorship in China
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