Porcelain capital draws intl attention with innovation

Jingdezhen aims to become creative hub for ceramic artists worldwide

Jingdezhen, dubbed the porcelain capital of China, is opening its doors to the world with a more inclusive and innovative approach, accelerating its efforts to become a creative hub that attracts international ceramic artists and foreign tourists, said Hu Xuemei, Party secretary of Jingdezhen and a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress.

With a pottery history spanning more than 2,000 years, an official kiln history lasting over 1,000 years and a legacy of imperial kilns extending more than 600 years, Jingdezhen, a city in Jiangxi province, possesses one of the richest and most remarkable ceramic cultural heritages in the world, making it a major draw for visitors.

During the Spring Festival holiday, Jingdezhen saw a 9.64 percent increase in tourist visits from the previous year, with total tourism revenue rising 16.9 percent, according to government data.