“世界市长对话·景德镇暨2025景德镇论坛”活动举办—— 以瓷为媒推动文明交流互鉴

Core Insights - The "World Mayors Dialogue: Jingdezhen and the 2025 Jingdezhen Forum" was held in Jingdezhen, China, from October 17 to 20, focusing on cultural heritage, innovation, and international cooperation [1][2]. Group 1: Cultural Exchange and Tourism - Jingdezhen is leveraging its rich ceramic culture as a medium for cultural exchange, with over 900 million visitors expected during the 2025 event [2]. - The city aims to integrate ceramic culture into urban development, enhancing its unique cityscape through projects like Taoyangli and Taoxi River [2][8]. - International representatives, such as Javier Muñoz Gallego from Spain, expressed interest in fostering ceramic art exchanges and exhibitions in Jingdezhen [2]. Group 2: Economic Cooperation - The forum highlighted Jingdezhen's historical role as a trade hub, with discussions on establishing high-level international economic cooperation platforms [4]. - Jingdezhen has formed a friendship city relationship with Iznik, Turkey, aiming to create a global ceramic production base [4]. - Kyrgyzstan's Osh city is enhancing its logistics and trade capabilities, seeking to strengthen ties with China through the Belt and Road Initiative [4]. Group 3: Cultural Heritage Protection - Participants emphasized the importance of protecting and revitalizing cultural heritage, with examples of successful projects like the restoration of historical buildings in Gorodets, Russia [7]. - Investment in cultural heritage is seen as crucial, with discussions on how ceramics can serve both historical and modern applications [7][8]. - The integration of modern technology in preserving cultural sites was highlighted as a way to attract more visitors and respect cultural values [7][8].