A Party secretary from east China's Fujian Province promoted his county's ceramics and shared experience in preserving the intangible cultural heritage, during the Global Civilizations Dialog Ministerial Meeting, which was held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday.
On the sidelines of the event, Fang Junqin, secretary of the Dehua County Committee of the Communist Party of China, told China Global Television Network (CGTN) about the history of Dehua ceramics and ways of fostering innovations of the traditional craft.
"Ceramics from the Dehua boast a history of over 3,700 years and are recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. By hosting events like ceramics master competition, we attract top talents from across the country, bringing together young creative minds to produce products that appeal to the younger generation. This ensures that this exquisite craft will continue to thrive and be passed down to generations," he said.
Party secretary shares experience in traditional ceramics preservation
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned on Sunday that Tehran would view the United States and Israel's military bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" should Washington take military action against Iran.
At a parliamentary session convened to review an emergency proposal on assembly regulations, Qalibaf emphasized that, at this highly sensitive juncture, Iran must accurately and thoroughly identify the schemes of its adversaries.
Qalibaf said that Iran is currently confronting Israel and the United States simultaneously on four fronts: economic, cognitive, military, and counterterrorism. Of them, the economic warfare and the cognitive and psychological warfare began many years ago and have persisted to this day, growing increasingly complex and intense in recent years.
The remarks came as U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran, taking advantage of its nationwide unrest.
Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and voiced willingness to address economic grievances, while warning against violence and vandalism.
Amid the ongoing protests, deadly clashes have been reported lately between police and what the government described as "rioters." However, no official death toll has been released.
Also on Sunday, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the country's economic situation and political environment in a televised interview later that day.
Iran swears to counterattack if attacked
