🎨 In the heart of Jingdezhen, known as the 'Porcelain Capital of China,' journalists from Europe, the US, Australia, and beyond gathered for a unique cultural exchange during the 2025 Belt and Road Journalists Forum. The event blended history, art, and modern diplomacy—one brushstroke at a time.
🌏 Participants explored Jingdezhen’s 1,000-year legacy as a global porcelain trade hub, tracing how delicate ceramics once sailed ancient maritime routes. But the highlight? A collaborative art project where reporters painted symbols of their homelands onto a single white plate—think kangaroos 🦘, maple leaves 🍁, and olive branches—uniting diverse cultures under one kiln-fired masterpiece.
💬 'This isn’t just about art—it’s about shared stories,' said a European delegate. 'Porcelain connected our ancestors, and today it’s reminding us how creativity bridges divides.'
✨ The event mirrors China’s broader cultural diplomacy efforts, reviving ancient Silk Road connections through modern collaborations. As the glazed plate heads to a museum, it stands as a colorful testament to cross-border friendships—proving that even in a digital age, some traditions still shape the world. 🔥
