Core Viewpoint - Jingdezhen, known as the "Porcelain Capital," is enhancing its tourism and ceramic trade through innovative payment solutions and international collaboration, aiming to attract more foreign visitors and facilitate exports [1]. Group 1: Tourism and Visitor Statistics - In 2024, Jingdezhen is expected to receive nearly 60 million domestic and international tourists, with over 5,000 foreign visitors participating in local events [1]. - The city will host the International Ceramic Expo with participation from over 1,100 global enterprises, while 173 local companies will export Jingdezhen-made ceramics [1]. Group 2: Payment Ecosystem for Foreign Tourists - A "1+4+N" working mechanism has been established by the People's Bank of China in Jingdezhen, focusing on payment convenience and including four major projects to enhance the payment experience for foreign tourists [2]. - In 2024, local banks provided card services to 3,087 incoming tourists, assisted 1,100 with QR code payments, and offered foreign currency cash services to 3,400 individuals [2]. - The city has over 1,000 merchants accepting foreign cards, with more than 300 ATMs supporting foreign card withdrawals [2]. Group 3: Support for International Artists and Creators - A "30-minute payment service response circle" has been created to assist foreign artists in Jingdezhen, providing zero-fee services for currency exchange and account opening [3]. - The city has established bilingual service windows and self-service machines at 18 foreign-related bank branches, facilitating the opening of 2,835 bank accounts for foreign creators [3]. - The People's Bank of China is collaborating with local institutions to offer small loans to foreign artists through the "Bai Fu New Citizens Jingpiao Loan" program [3]. Group 4: Cross-Border Payment Solutions - The People's Bank of China has implemented a cross-border payment bridge, allowing foreign merchants to complete transactions quickly, exemplified by a Malaysian merchant completing a sale in just half an hour [4]. - The integration of foreign currency and local currency accounts has reduced the processing time for cross-border remittances from 48 hours to 15 minutes [4]. - Since 2024, local banks have issued 32.244 million yuan in non-repayable loans to foreign-funded ceramic enterprises, boosting exports to 790 million yuan, a 3.2-fold increase from 2020 [4].