Have you ever wondered how a simple combination of cobalt blue and white porcelain became one of China’s most influential cultural exports? Thousand years later, this story continues to shape art, design and global craftsmanship.

Inside Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, in the old imperial kitchens that once fed the Ottoman court, sits one of the largest collections of Chinese porcelain outside China itself: more than 10,000 pieces in total, over 5,000 of them blue-and-white, almost all of it fired in the kilns of a single Chinese town. None of it was made for Turkey. It arrived over centuries as tribute, as trade, as diplomatic gift, and it simply never left. Versions of that same story sit in a stately home in England, a museum in Singapore, an antique gallery in Hong Kong. Walk into enough grand rooms around the world and eventually you’ll find the same pairing: cobalt blue against brilliant white. Blue-and-white porcelain crossed continents long before passports existed, riding merchant ships that linked China to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Along the way, it became one of history’s first truly global luxury goods: it shaped Dutch Delftware and Japanese Arita ware, inspired Ottoman Iznik ceramics, and left its mark on European interiors and dining tables alike. Few objects have travelled so far while staying so unmistakably Chinese.

The story starts with an experiment nobody much liked at the time. In the ninth century, Tang-dynasty kilns at Gongyi in Henan began mixing local clay with cobalt pigment imported from the Abbasid world, making pieces for Middle Eastern buyers who wanted something no one else could offer. Back home in China, it didn’t catch on, and the style all but disappeared for centuries. It took the Yuan dynasty, and Persian cobalt in the hands of Jingdezhen’s potters, to turn that early experiment into mastery. Then came the Ming dynasty, and porcelain hit its golden age under the Yongle and Xuande emperors: rich sapphire-blue tones, and a “heaping-and-piling” effect where the imported cobalt, slightly impure, pooled and darkened under the glaze into something that became a signature rather than a flaw. The Qing dynasty pushed the craft further still. Under the Kangxi emperor, painters worked out fenshui, or “water separation”, precise enough to coax five distinct shades of blue out of a single pigment. It’s a technique practised and admired to this day.

Every road in this story leads back to Jingdezhen, in Jiangxi Province. China’s “Porcelain Capital” has been firing kilns for more than a thousand years, built on rich deposits of kaolin clay and porcelain stone, with a river network that once carried its wares out to the rest of the country and the world. It supplied emperors, met overseas demand, and produced techniques that were copied everywhere from Delft to Iznik but never quite equalled. On 25 July 2026, that history was formally recognised, when the Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea. UNESCO’s citation didn’t treat the city as a museum piece: it recognised a living cultural landscape, its ancient kilns, workshops, mining sites and waterways all remaining in active use. China has other celebrated ceramic centres too, including Dehua in Fujian for its pale Blanc de Chine, Longquan in Zhejiang for celadon, and Yixing in Jiangsu for its purple-clay teapots, but for blue-and-white, Jingdezhen has no real rival.

Ask anyone in Jingdezhen what the city’s greatest treasure is, though, and porcelain is only half the answer. The other half is its people. Making a single piece takes patience on a scale most of us have forgotten how to practise: kaolin clay and porcelain stone, refined and shaped by hand, before an artist paints a freehand design in cobalt oxide directly onto the unfired body. Glaze goes on next, then the kiln 〞 temperatures past 1,300∼C, hot enough that the dull grey pigment underneath turns, almost like a trick, into the vivid blue collectors have chased for centuries. Every motif carries meaning, too. A dragon means imperial authority. A lotus means purity, a peony prosperity. Pine, bamboo and plum together form the “Three Friends of Winter,” an old symbol of resilience and integrity. None of it is just decoration 〞 it’s Chinese philosophy, painted in cobalt. And in Jingdezhen, much of this knowledge travels the oldest way there is: many workshops remain family-run, skills handed from grandparent to grandchild, one generation teaching the next to hold the brush.

Few artisans shaped modern Chinese ceramics more than Wang Xiliang (1922每2023), one of the first ceramicists in China to earn the national title of Ceramic Art Master. Born and raised in Jingdezhen, he treated blue-and-white porcelain the way a painter treats canvas, covering it in sweeping mountain landscapes whose brushwork earned him admirers well beyond China. His pieces sit today in museums and private collections, and his influence carries through the work of ceramic artists who came after him 〞 among them Professor Ning Gang, President of Jingdezhen Ceramic University, who carries that legacy forward alongside thousands of contemporary makers mixing old craft with new ideas. On weekends at Taoxichuan Creative District 〞 a former state porcelain factory turned into one of China’s liveliest creative hubs 〞 young ceramicists known locally as “Jingpiao” set up and sell their work straight to the people walking through. Old tradition, new buyers, barely any gap between them: proof enough that blue-and-white porcelain isn’t finished yet.

That energy at Taoxichuan is part of something bigger happening across China. Guochao, or “China chic,” has given younger generations the confidence to embrace traditional aesthetics on their own terms, and blue-and-white motifs are turning up in places they never used to 〞 on fashion runways, in jewellery, across luxury hotel lobbies, boutique caf谷s, premium packaging, contemporary interiors. Designers are reworking imperial patterns for modern homes; international hospitality brands are commissioning Jingdezhen artisans directly, for hotels and restaurants that want something no factory catalogue can offer. Blue-and-white porcelain didn’t have to fight modern design for a place at the table. It simply became part of the table 〞 heritage that evolved without losing itself.

For anyone who wants to see all this firsthand, Jingdezhen itself is still the best place to start. The Jingdezhen Ceramic Museum and the Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum walk you through the city’s shift from imperial production centre to living cultural capital, and Taoxichuan Creative Market is where you actually meet the artists and buy from them directly. Serious collectors tend to end up in Hong Kong, where Sotheby’s, Christie’s and the dealers along Hollywood Road remain the centre of gravity for Chinese ceramics; Beijing and Shanghai have respected antique markets of their own, though experts are consistent on one point 〞 chase documented provenance, not reign marks, since the best reproductions of Ming and Qing pieces are good enough to fool almost anyone. Beyond China, the fullest collections sit in Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum, Beijing’s Palace Museum, the Shanghai Museum, Taipei’s National Palace Museum, and London’s British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum 〞 each holding a different chapter of porcelain’s journey across the world.

For Singapore, none of this is a story about somewhere else. Earlier this year, archaeologists confirmed that the Temasek Wreck, sitting in Singapore’s own waters, holds the largest cargo of Yuan-dynasty blue-and-white porcelain ever recovered from a single shipwreck. It dates to the mid-fourteenth century 〞 evidence that Temasek was already a serious international trading port, moving Chinese ceramics through regional networks centuries before modern Singapore existed. That thread hasn’t broken. Contemporary collaborations like Singapore Blue still work directly with Jingdezhen artisans today, a sign that the Singapore and China relationship is tied together by porcelain that hasn’t cooled off in over six centuries.

None of this fascination is cooling off, either. The celebrated Chenghua “Chicken Cup” still holds the record as the most expensive Chinese porcelain ever sold at auction, and imperial pieces from the Yongle, Xuande and Kangxi periods keep commanding extraordinary prices at every major sale. Collectors are paying for more than rarity 〞 for craftsmanship, provenance, the quality of the cobalt itself, and whatever story a given piece can still tell. But the real achievement of blue-and-white porcelain was never about auction records. It’s one of the earliest working examples of cultural diplomacy there is: proof that art can travel further than armies, and that a good idea, carried in the right hands, can do more than politics or commerce ever could alone. More than a thousand years after the first cobalt brushstroke met white clay, that’s still true. Dynasties have risen and fallen since. Ships carrying it have gone down to the bottom of the sea, only to resurface centuries later, off the coast of a country that didn’t exist yet when they sank. And on any given weekend in Taoxichuan, someone is still buying a piece straight from the hands that made it 〞 recognisably the same idea, still stopping people in their tracks.

Sources & References:
? UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ※Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites§
? Topkapi Palace Museum
? People’s Daily reports on the UNESCO inscription of Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites

Written by Charoline Charity Chandra

H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming and Ms Low Yen Ling Discuss Advancing China每Singapore Economic and Cultural Cooperation.

On 21 July, H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming met with Ms Low Yen Ling, Singapore＊s Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, for an in-depth discussion on enhancing China每Singapore cooperation in the areas of economic, trade and cultural development. Mr Kang Yiming, Counsellor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Singapore, also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, H.E. Ambassador Cao and Ms Low exchanged views on strengthening bilateral collaboration, reflecting the long-standing and multifaceted partnership between China and Singapore. Their discussions focused on deepening cooperation across key sectors that continue to drive economic growth and foster closer people-to-people connections.

The dialogue underscored the importance of maintaining regular high-level engagement as both countries explore new opportunities for collaboration in trade, industry and cultural exchanges. Such engagements continue to reinforce mutual trust and support the development of practical initiatives that benefit both nations.

China and Singapore have consistently maintained close bilateral ties, with cooperation spanning investment, innovation, education and cultural exchange. The meeting between H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming and Ms Low Yen Ling reflects the shared commitment of both sides to further strengthening this strategic partnership and promoting sustainable growth through continued collaboration.

Source: Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in Singapore

H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming met with Mr. Sean Chiao, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore＊s SJ Group, on 15 July 2026 to exchange views on the company＊s business development in China and its contribution to China-Singapore economic and trade cooperation.

On 15 July 2026, H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming of the Embassy of the People＊s Republic of China in Singapore met with Mr. Sean Chiao, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore-based SJ Group, to discuss the company＊s development and future opportunities in the Chinese market. Mr. Kelvin Wong Wee Siong, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Windy Wendy Ying Ying, Chief People and Culture Officer, and Counsellor Kang Yiming from the Embassy also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming highlighted SJ Group＊s long-standing presence in China and recognised the company as a globally renowned enterprise in the building environment sector. He expressed hope that SJ Group would continue to leverage its professional expertise and further integrate itself into the high-quality development of China-Singapore economic and trade cooperation.

H.E. Ambassador Cao also encouraged SJ Group to continue exploring opportunities in China by applying its strengths in planning, design, and urban development. He noted that enterprises with international experience and innovative capabilities can contribute to sustainable urban development and deepen practical cooperation between China and Singapore.

Mr. Sean Chiao stated that SJ Group will continue to harness its strengths in planning, design, and urban development while actively pursuing opportunities arising from China＊s 15th Five-Year Plan. He added that the Group aims to create more benchmark and exemplary projects that showcase successful China-Singapore collaboration.

The meeting reflects the continued engagement between Singapore enterprises and China, particularly in areas related to the built environment, sustainable development, and urban transformation. SJ Group＊s ongoing involvement in China highlights the opportunities for greater cooperation between businesses from both countries.

Source: Embassy of the People＊s Republic of China in Singapore

Senior policymakers and leading academics from Asia, the United States and Europe convened in Beijing to develop practical policy responses to today’s evolving global challenges. The conference focused on strengthening international cooperation amid geopolitical uncertainty, technological transformation and economic fragmentation.

Leading policymakers, scholars and international experts from Asia, the United States and Europe gathered in Beijing on 21每22 July 2026 for the conference A World in Flux: Finance, Technology, Geopolitics, and Global Cooperation. Jointly organised by the East Asian Institute (EAI) at the National University of Singapore, the National School of Development (NSD) at Peking University, and the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at Harvard Kennedy School, the event sought to advance practical, evidence-based policy solutions to the complex challenges reshaping the global landscape.

Held against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, rapid technological advances and increasing economic fragmentation, the two-day conference centred on actionable responses rather than theoretical discussions. Participants examined issues including the future of the international economic order, artificial intelligence and technological innovation, trade and supply-chain resilience, energy security, critical resources, and the role of international cooperation in promoting global stability and sustainable growth.

The conference officially opened with keynote remarks by Mr. Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, who highlighted China’s commitment to high-quality development while underscoring the importance of continued dialogue and international cooperation during a period of global uncertainty. The Beijing meeting marks the third instalment of the conference series, following previous editions held in Singapore in January 2025 and at Harvard Kennedy School in Boston in December 2025, reinforcing the partnership as a trusted platform for constructive policy exchanges.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Professor Alfred Schipke, Director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, stressed that sustained dialogue is essential to developing practical solutions that enhance resilience and cooperation. Professor Huang Yiping, Dean of the National School of Development at Peking University, emphasised that many of today’s economic and technological issues transcend national borders and require rigorous, research-driven collaboration. Professor Anthony Saich, Director of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at Harvard Kennedy School, added that academic institutions provide trusted spaces where evidence-based discussions can help inform policymaking on complex global issues.

Beyond the conference series, the three institutions continue to deepen their collaboration through joint research projects, policy publications, workshops and academic exchanges. Their ongoing partnership aims to foster evidence-based policymaking while strengthening international dialogue and cooperation in addressing shared global challenges.

Source: NUS East Asian Institute

IN Diplomacy met with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Singapore to discuss a new editorial initiative dedicated to strengthening understanding of China每Singapore relations through regular coverage of bilateral cooperation, trade, culture, and diplomacy.

Ms Nomita Dhar, Editor-in-Chief of IN Diplomacy, recently met with representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Singapore to discuss opportunities for closer media collaboration and expanded coverage of China每Singapore relations.

During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on strengthening public awareness of the longstanding partnership between China and Singapore through quality editorial content. One of the key outcomes of the discussion was Sun Media’s plan to introduce a dedicated China section on the IN Diplomacy platform, featuring regular news and developments relating to China.

As part of this initiative, IN Diplomacy also intends to publish daily updates covering China’s diplomatic engagements, economic developments, cultural exchanges, innovation, tourism, education, and bilateral cooperation with Singapore and the wider international community.

The initiative reflects Sun Media’s commitment to providing readers with timely and balanced coverage of one of Singapore’s most significant international partnerships.

China and Singapore share a longstanding and multifaceted relationship anchored by deep economic ties and high-level institutional cooperation. China has consistently remained Singapore’s largest trading partner, while Singapore is China’s largest foreign investor. Over the years, the two countries have expanded collaboration across trade, finance, technology, sustainability, education, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges, supported by regular high-level dialogues and government-to-government projects.

The meeting also reaffirmed the importance of media in fostering greater understanding between nations by highlighting shared achievements, emerging opportunities, and areas of cooperation. Through the new China section, IN Diplomacy aims to provide readers with comprehensive coverage of China’s engagement with Singapore, as well as broader regional and global developments.

The planned editorial expansion underscores Sun Media’s continued commitment to promoting international diplomacy and strengthening bilateral understanding through trusted journalism and meaningful engagement with diplomatic missions.

Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter.

H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming attended the China-Southeast Asia Economic and Finance Forum 2026 in Singapore on 7 July 2026, highlighting opportunities for deeper economic, trade and financial cooperation between China and Southeast Asia.

H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming attended the China-Southeast Asia Economic and Finance Forum 2026 hosted by China International Capital Corporation (CICC) in Singapore on 7 July 2026, where he delivered a keynote speech on regional economic cooperation and financial collaboration.

In his remarks, H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming noted that 2026 marks the launch of China＊s 15th Five-Year Plan. He stated that despite severe and complex external challenges, China＊s economy continues to maintain steady growth momentum and has contributed to global economic stability amid a sluggish international economic environment.

H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming highlighted Southeast Asia as an important destination for Chinese enterprises seeking overseas cooperation. He said that economic, trade and financial cooperation between China and Southeast Asian countries has continued to create benefits for businesses and communities across the region.

He also noted that China has introduced new measures to further open its investment and financial sectors, creating additional opportunities for regional collaboration. H.E. Ambassador Cao Zhongming expressed China＊s willingness to work with stakeholders to further strengthen China-Southeast Asia economic and financial cooperation and achieve more practical outcomes.

The forum, held under the theme ※Strategic Navigation in an Era of Radical Shocks: Redefining Capital Flows and Supply Synergy§, brought together more than 200 government and business representatives from China, Singapore and other Southeast Asian economies to discuss regional economic trends and future cooperation opportunities.

Source: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Singapore

Minister-Counsellor Zhu Jing visited Chinese crew members aboard COSCO Shipping Taurus in Singapore to mark the 16th International Day of the Seafarer. The visit highlighted support for Chinese seafarers and emphasised the importance of safety and wellbeing.

On 26 June, Minister-Counsellor Zhu Jing of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore visited Chinese crew members aboard the container vessel COSCO Shipping Taurus to commemorate the 16th International Day of the Seafarer. He was accompanied by Mr. Jiang Kai, General Manager of COSCO Shipping (Southeast Asia) Co., Ltd.

During the visit, Mr. Zhu conveyed greetings from H.E. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of China to Singapore, to Captain Wang Zhenlu and the crew.

Mr. Zhu encouraged the crew to maintain safe operations and to prioritise both their physical and mental wellbeing while at sea. He wished them a safe and successful voyage and expressed hope for their early reunion with their families. He also reaffirmed that the Chinese Embassy in Singapore would continue to support Chinese citizens overseas and encouraged seafarers to contact Chinese embassies and consulates should they require assistance.

On behalf of the crew, Captain Wang Zhenlu thanked the Embassy for its visit and for the care and support extended to Chinese seafarers. He said the crew would remain committed to carrying out their responsibilities, ensuring the safe operation of the vessel, and completing their mission successfully.

Source: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Singapore

Senior Minister of State Sim Ann visited Shaanxi and Hubei from 12 to 15 July 2026 to strengthen Singapore-China cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, education, green economy, and people-to-people exchanges.

Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann undertook a working visit to Shaanxi Province and Hubei Province in the People’s Republic of China from 12 to 15 July 2026. The visit reaffirmed Singapore’s strong partnerships with both provinces and explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, education, and people-to-people exchanges.

SMS Sim Ann was accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Economic Development Board, and Enterprise Singapore. The visit included engagements with provincial leaders, universities, innovation hubs, and businesses, reflecting Singapore’s continued commitment to strengthening sub-national cooperation with China.

In Shaanxi, SMS Sim Ann called on Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Shaanxi Provincial Committee Zhao Yide. Both sides reaffirmed the warm relationship between Singapore and Shaanxi and discussed opportunities to expand collaboration in trade and investment, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties.

During the visit, SMS Sim Ann toured Xi’an Jiaotong University to gain insights into Shaanxi’s higher education sector and talent development initiatives. She also met representatives from companies in the innovation sector, where discussions focused on business developments and emerging opportunities within the province.

Reflecting on the visit, SMS Sim Ann said she was pleased to make her first working visit to the two provinces, noting that “I was glad to make my first working visit to Shaanxi and Hubei 每 two provinces that reflect the dynamism and drive of China’s northwestern and central regions.”

In Hubei, SMS Sim Ann called on Governor Li Dianxun and attended a dinner hosted by Vice Governor Hu Yabo. Discussions highlighted the contributions of Singapore companies across sectors such as transport, logistics, infrastructure, and urban solutions. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation in areas including trade, investment, innovation, education, and people-to-people exchanges, while welcoming new opportunities in the green and digital economies.

The delegation also visited the Wuhan East Lake High-Tech Development Zone to learn more about Hubei’s economic priorities and development plans. At Wuhan University, SMS Sim Ann discussed strengthening partnerships between Singapore’s and China’s institutes of higher learning.

Emphasising the future potential of bilateral cooperation, SMS Sim Ann noted, “There is much potential for us to strengthen cooperation with our partners in Shaanxi and Hubei in the years ahead.”

The working visit underscored Singapore’s continued efforts to deepen cooperation with Chinese provinces through practical partnerships in economic development, innovation, education, and people-to-people exchanges. The engagements are expected to support stronger provincial collaboration and contribute to the broader Singapore-China relationship.

Source: MFA Singapore

China and Singapore pledged to strengthen cooperation in trade, regional stability, and multilateralism during high-level talks held in Beijing between Foreign Ministers Wang Yi and Vivian Balakrishnan.

On 25 May 2026, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, held talks in Beijing with Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

During the meeting, Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, the all-round, high-quality, and forward-looking partnership between China and Singapore has continued to strengthen. He noted that both countries jointly celebrated the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations last year, while cooperation across various sectors has reached new levels.

Wang Yi emphasised that despite differences in size, both China and Singapore serve as stabilising forces in the international community. He said both countries firmly support multilateralism, free trade, and an international system centred on the United Nations.

The Chinese Foreign Minister added that China highly values its relationship with Singapore and is prepared to deepen high-level exchanges, strengthen pragmatic cooperation, and expand people-to-people ties. He also stressed the importance of maintaining secure global industrial and supply chains, as well as ensuring uninterrupted maritime trade routes.

Wang Yi expressed hope that Singapore, which will assume the chairmanship of Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, will continue to play a constructive role in promoting China-ASEAN cooperation.

In response, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore and China have maintained strong mutual trust and close cooperation despite growing global uncertainties. He reaffirmed Singapore＊s longstanding commitment to the one-China policy and opposition to ※Taiwan independence§.

Dr Balakrishnan also praised China＊s economic development and contributions to global supply chains and free trade. He stated that Singapore is willing to deepen cooperation with China in trade and investment, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, education, science and technology, talent development, and people-to-people exchanges.

The Singapore Foreign Minister further noted that maintaining open access through the Strait of Malacca is in the interest of all countries and reiterated Singapore＊s support for freedom of navigation through international waterways.

Singapore also voiced support for multilateralism and the global trading system centred on the World Trade Organization, while expressing readiness to work with China to promote peace, development, and prosperity.

Source & Photos Credit: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Singapore

Tea, culture and tourism exchanges highlighted Fujian＊s heritage and strengthened cultural connections between China and Singapore

On 15 May, the ※Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon 〞 Tea Aroma of Refreshing Fujian in Singapore§ cultural and tourism promotion event was held at the China Cultural Centre in Singapore. The event brought together guests, cultural representatives and members of the public to promote Fujian＊s tea traditions, tourism offerings and intangible cultural heritage through a series of interactive activities and performances.

Source: China Cultural Centre

The programme formed part of ongoing cultural outreach efforts aimed at strengthening people-to-people exchanges between China and Singapore through traditional arts and tourism cooperation. Attendees experienced tea appreciation sessions, tourism presentations, cultural performances and hands-on demonstrations of Fujian intangible cultural heritage practices. The event also featured the introduction of three Fujian travel routes tailored for visitors from Singapore.

During the event, organisers highlighted Fujian＊s historical links to tea culture and its role in preserving traditional craftsmanship and cultural practices. Through the presentations and exhibitions, guests were introduced to Fujian＊s natural landscapes, cultural landmarks and tourism resources. The activities underscored the importance of cultural exchanges in enhancing mutual understanding and fostering closer ties between communities in both countries.

A Lin Huiyin-themed photo exhibition was also presented as part of the programme and will continue at the cultural centre until 30 May 2026. The exhibition offered visitors additional insights into Chinese cultural heritage and artistic traditions.

The event concluded with expectations for continued collaboration in cultural and tourism exchanges between China and Singapore. Organisers also encouraged visitors in Singapore to further explore Fujian＊s cultural attractions and travel experiences through future engagement programmes and tourism initiatives.

Source: China Cultural Centre