Pingtan, a coastal island in southeastern China's Fujian Province and the closest point on the mainland to Taiwan Island, serves as a vital comprehensive pilot zone for cross-Straits integration. It is also China's second international tourism island, following Hainan. On September 5, 2025, this culturally significant region achieved a milestone: the Keqiutou Site Museum hosted a ceremony to welcome its first official batch of collections—103 artifacts linked to Austronesian cultures.

The artifacts were sourced through a collaboration with Tianwuxicun (Dongguan) Cultural Development Co., Ltd., covering regions across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The collection includes a diverse range of items: production tools, daily life utensils, and artworks—such as navigation tools, human statues, shield weapons, and scepters—all of which are recognized for their high artistic and historical value.

Jiang Min, a representative from Tianwuxicun (Dongguan) Cultural Development Co., Ltd., shared insights into the artifacts' journey. "We have collected these Austronesian artworks for more than 10 years, traveling to over a dozen countries and regions in the South Pacific," he said. "For a long time, we struggled to find an ideal home for them. It wasn't until we learned about Pingtan's Keqiutou Site Museum that we knew—this is where these pieces belong. We also hope to continue providing the museum with any artifacts it needs to grow its collection."

Fan Xuechun, director of the Pingtan International Austronesian Research Institute, highlighted the importance of the artifacts for the museum's mission. "These pieces are crucial for understanding the cultural and artistic values that emerged when Austronesian ancestors spread to Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and the Indian Ocean," he noted. "They also fit perfectly with the museum's three core exhibition themes: 'Origin, Spread, and Splendor.'"

This collection drive marks a key step in expanding the Keqiutou Site Museum's holdings, filling gaps in its displays of Austronesian heritage.