As a son of the representative inheritor of Dongyang Bamboo Weaving, He Hongliang has not only inherited exquisite craftsmanship and special techniques, but has also skillfully integrated these traditions into everyday orders, fueling the long-lasting popularity of bamboo weaving artworks among a more diverse range of consumers.
He Fuli in his eighties is a representative inheritor of Dongyang Bamboo Weaving rooted in Dongyang City of east China's Zhejiang Province.
Over 60 years of dedication to bamboo weaving have transformed He Fuli from a novice craftsman into a national-level bamboo weaving master.
Ever since childhood, He Fuli's two sons have been learning bamboo weaving. Now, they're the mainstays of the bamboo weaving workshop.
"During early visits to the Forbidden City, I studied the Fanhuang bamboo carving and swastika patterns, which we gradually incorporated into our products. The results were excellent," said He Hongliang, elder son of He Fuli.
In addition to the masterpiece "Miles-long Dowry," He Hongliang and his father have created round boxes and baskets symbolizing happiness.
Incorporating both Fanhuang bamboo carving and swastika patterns and motifs, these have become popular wedding gifts.
"These products are needed tomorrow for a wedding. The baskets are meant to be passed down through the generations. They feature bamboo mats with the swastika patterns, a royal motif, symbolizing health. Dongyang people used to rent these items for weddings, but now they're affluent enough to purchase and pass them down through generations. With orders flooding in, there's plenty of work to go round. With the popularity of the artworks, the preservation of the bamboo weaving craft can be guaranteed," He Hongliang said.
China's traditional bamboo weaving artworks become more popular by adding ancient glamor
China's traditional bamboo weaving artworks become more popular by adding ancient glamor
China on Thursday sternly warned Japan over its nuclear ambition, calling it "a red line that should never be crossed". Ministry of National Defense spokesman Jiang Bin made the statement at a press briefing.
Jiang described recent remarks by the Japanese defense minister as "extremely provocative and dangerous", saying they had once again exposed Japan's pretense and lies to the international community.
His comments came after the Japanese defense chief said several times that Japan should discuss nuclear-weapon-related policies without taboos, including whether to revise the three non-nuclear principles -- the policy of not possessing, manufacturing, or allowing the introduction of nuclear weapons that Japan has long been adhering to since the end of World War II.
"The remarks from the Japanese defense minister are highly provocative and dangerous, and once again expose Japan's pretense and lies to the international community. I wonder whether the Japanese side is using these remarks to test public opinion tolerance and pave the way for its ill attempts to challenge the bottom line of international justice. It is highly vigilant that Japan, an internationally recognized nuclear-threshold state, has stockpiled approximately 44.4 metric tons of separated plutonium and long maintained the capability for a rapid nuclear breakout," said Jiang.
Japan's attempt to breach the three non-nuclear principles seriously violates its obligations under international law as stipulated in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, severely undermining the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, he said.
"Japan's pursuit of breaking through the 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' severely violates its international legal obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, undermines the global non-proliferation regime and threatens the post-war international order. Japan's nuclear ambition is a red line that should never be crossed. Otherwise, if the Pandora's box is opened, the consequences would be catastrophic.The international community and the Japanese public must remain highly vigilant and resolutely contain such a tendency," Jiang said.
China says Japan's nuclear ambition is "red line that should never be crossed"
