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

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

Russia claimed on Monday that its forces had seized control of another settlement in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, while Ukraine, on the same day, reported 164 fights in the frontline areas.

The Russian Defense Ministry said in a briefing that its forces had captured the village of Storozheve in eastern Ukraine as part of its efforts to encircle the nearby town of Velyka Novosilka.

The Russian forces also repelled the Ukrainian offensive in the directions of Kharkiv, Avdiivka, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, launched attacks that destroyed Ukrainian military equipment like tanks and artillery, and shot down 14 enemy drones, the ministry said.

Meanwhile, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that as of Monday afternoon, the Ukrainian forces had engaged in 164 fights with Russians in frontline areas, and the Ukrainian army took steps to hold its ground and prevent Russian advances from the east and south.

In addition, the Ukrainian forces continued the military operations in the Kursk region within the Russian territory, the Ukrainian side said.

Russia seizes one more settlement in Donetsk region, Ukraine reports 164 fights in frontline areas