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China's ancient ceramics capital seeks rejuvenation

About a century ago, the porcelain crafts from Jingdezhen in east China's Jiangxi Province were among the most sought products in Europe, with nobility paying vast sums to obtain the treasures.

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Ancient Chinese city's burning desire for past glories

With a history of producing quality porcelain going back 1,700 years, Jingdezhen, a small city nestled in central China's Jiangxi Province, has been eclipsed by a shadow of mass pottery production.