Ceramic connections

Chinese ceramics will always be capable of incorporating global art forms and innovative manufacturing techniques, he says. "We strive to promote and increase global understanding of Chinese values via Chinese ceramic arts."

Chinese ceramic arts majors also have a firm grounding in material science and engineering, constantly representing China and winning international awards for their creations and products, he adds.

"With the global output of Chinese ceramic art designs and projects, Chinese culture is presented in artistic, abstract ways," Sun says.

Luo Yilin and Chang Aohancontributed to this story.

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