Young Creators Rejuvenate Millennia-Old Ceramics Hub in Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen’s millennia-old ceramics industry is rejuvenating. Innovations blend ceramics with diverse materials and AR tech, while young creators like Zhu Xirui and Chen Saijie infuse tradition with personal expression. The Taoxichuan creative hub attracts over 30,000 millennial creators, including 1,000+ international artists, supporting 120,000+ jobs. “Jing Drifters” and returnees form about 10% of the urban population. Jingdezhen achieved positive population growth in 2024, highlighting its appeal to youth, seen as vital for the city’s future.(Photo/China Youth Daily)

By Wang Yu,Wang Ziyuan,Jiang Xinyi(intern) and Zhu Caiyun, Liu Jing/China Youth Daily