The ocean plays an essential role in the progress, cultural and economic development of countries worldwide. Over recent decades, due to land shortages caused by rapid economic growth and urbanisation, coastal cities in China have experienced extensive land reclamation, which spans its entire terrestrial coastline of 18,000 kilometres. New Land: Constructed Territory focuses on land reclamation being undertaken by the Chinese government in nine major bays, examining how these areas have changed and the forces driving their transformation. Through aerial and documentary photography, comparisons of satellite imagery, analysis of government documents and testimonies from local residents, this project visualises the control of landscape and the scale of China’s economic and political ambition.
Map of China’s Coastline
