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
A forum on green energy cooperation between China, Europe and Africa has underscored technological collaboration to discover new potential in the industry and further contribute to global climate governance for a green and low-carbon future.
The second China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum opened in east China's Wenzhou City on Saturday, gathering more than 100 politicians, ambassadors and industry representatives from China, European and African countries to discuss new opportunities and innovations for green development.
A recent report from the International Energy Agency forecasts that China is set to account for almost 60 percent of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030.
Several attendees praised China's efforts in advancing its transition toward a green, low-carbon economy.
"China is actively promoting the development of green energy across all provinces and regions, driven by the commitment to and implementation of green policies championed by President Xi Jinping. Simultaneously, the country has made substantial investments in green energy projects abroad," said Gilles Pargneaux, a former member of the European Parliament.
In September, China announced plans to implement 30 clean energy projects in Africa to support the continent's green development.
"China holds a prominent position in the field of new energy, backed by advanced technology and extensive experience in wind and solar power. As an international market player, it has huge potential and competitiveness," said Salaheddine Mezouar, former Moroccan foreign minister.
China, Europe, and Africa each possess unique strengths in green energy, with significant potential for complementarity.
As China leads in expanding renewable energy capacity, Chinese companies are actively seeking win-win partnerships with Europe and Africa, particularly in the solar energy sector.
"We can provide pretty, cost-effective products for both European solar market and also African solar market. We could create a lot of jobs since we need local labor to do the installation. It could increase the economics by providing green energy and also raise production efficiency there," said Lu Chuan, chairman of Chint New Energy that operates photovoltaic businesses.
A white paper from China's National Energy Administration reveals that the country's total installed capacity of wind, solar, and photovoltaic power reached 1.2 billion kilowatts by the end of July, achieving its target six years ahead of schedule.
China-Europe-Africa forum highlights green energy cooperation
China-Europe-Africa forum highlights green energy cooperation
