China willing to promote world peace, development through BRICS summit: FM spokesman

China stands ready to work together with all parties to pursue steady and sustained progress in greater BRICS cooperation and promote world peace and development, Lin Jian, spokesman of China's Foreign Ministry, said at a regular press conference in Beijing on Monday.

Lin made the remarks in response to a question on China's expectation for the 16th BRICS Summit.

"I would like to reiterate and emphasize that this year marks the first year for greater BRICS cooperation. The upcoming BRICS summit will be the first-ever summit of an expanded BRICS, thus drawing widespread attention from the international community. Since the establishment of BRICS, its member countries have consistently acted on the spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, stayed true to BRICS' founding purpose of seeking strength through solidarity and remained committed to upholding multilateralism, thus becoming a positive and stable force for good in international affairs," said Lin.

"During the summit, President Xi Jinping will have in-depth exchanges of views with leaders of BRICS member countries on the current international landscape, practical BRICS cooperation, development of the BRICS mechanism, and important issues of mutual interest. China stands ready to work together with all parties to pursue steady and sustained progress in greater BRICS cooperation, usher in a new era for the Global South to gain strength through unity and promote world peace and development," said Lin.

At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia from Tuesday to Thursday.

China willing to promote world peace, development through BRICS summit: FM spokesman

China willing to promote world peace, development through BRICS summit: FM spokesman

The world's largest blue-and-white porcelain plate was officially certified by Guinness World Records on Friday in Jingdezhen, an east China city renowned for its rich ceramic traditions.

The plate measures an impressive 2.48 meters in diameter and weighing approximately 500 kilograms. It features intricate hand-painted depictions of nine historical cultural landmarks from Jingdezhen, artistically showcasing the city's journey from porcelain production to international distribution.

The challenging creation of this massive porcelain plate was a collaborative effort involving five skilled artisans who worked together for a total of 1,080 hours.

Jingdezhen, often referred to as the "Porcelain Capital", boasts a history of ceramic production that spans over 2,000 years. Historically significant as a royal workshop, the city has elevated porcelain craftsmanship to unprecedented heights. Today, Jingdezhen stands as China's only national ceramic culture inheritance and innovation pilot zone with an extensive network of supply chains and state-of-the-art facilities.

The 2024 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo started Saturday and will run through Tuesday. The event will host over 1,100 ceramic enterprises from 12 countries and regions, attracting professional buyers from nearly 50 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative for procurement and brand engagement.

World's largest blue-and-white porcelain plate certified in Jingdezhen