The "mini-three-links" passenger sea routes connecting east China's Fujian Province with the Taiwan-administered Kinmen and Matsu islands have handled more than one million trips this year as of Saturday, surging by 87.6 percent year on year.
Among them, the route between Fujian's Xiamen City and Kinmen County handled more than 5,000 trips on Oct 13 alone, a record high for single-day passenger traffic since the resumption of the ferry service in 2023, according to statistics from the Xiamen Entry and Exit Border Inspection Station.
Known as "the golden passage" connecting the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region, the "mini-three-links" accounts for over 95 percent of customs clearance in Fujian.
By far, all four "mini-three-links" passenger sea routes -- namely Xiamen-Kinmen, Quanzhou-Kinmen, Fuzhou-Nangan and Fuzhou-Beigan -- have seen a surge from 26 trips per week to a maximum of 182 trips per week.
"Mini three links" sea routes see over 1 mln passenger trips in 2024
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
