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flag In Jingdezhen, China, former factory manager Liu Zili revived abandoned sites into Taoxichuan, a thriving arts district preserving heritage while fostering ceramic innovation and community.

flag In Jingdezhen, China’s historic porcelain city, former factory manager Liu Zili led a revival by transforming abandoned industrial sites into Taoxichuan, a creative district launched in 2015. flag Preserving old workshops instead of selling them for real estate, the project attracted over 136,000 residents and more than 4,000 international artists, fostering a vibrant arts community. flag With affordable housing and low rents, it has become a hub for ceramic innovation, generating nearly 1 billion yuan in revenue by 2024 and earning national and international recognition for heritage preservation. flag Liu, known locally as “Companion of the City,” prioritizes authenticity and continuity, resisting commercialization to sustain the area’s artistic spirit.

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