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flag China and Turkey boosted cultural ties via porcelain, with Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace opening a museum featuring 1,442 Chinese artifacts and plans for joint exhibitions.

flag In 2025, China and Turkey strengthened cultural ties through porcelain-themed initiatives, including Jingdezhen’s first Istanbul flagship store, which attracted Turkish designers and buyers. flag Turkish artisan Adil Can Guven drew inspiration from Chinese techniques after visiting Jingdezhen. flag Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace completed a four-year restoration of the Darphane-i Amire, preparing to open a museum with over 4,500 porcelain artifacts, including 1,442 rare Chinese pieces. flag The collection, one of the largest outside China, reflects the Ottoman Empire’s long-standing appreciation for Chinese ceramics. flag Officials from both nations advanced plans for joint exhibitions, research, and conservation, signaling sustained cultural collaboration.

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