Japan: Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto 2

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, registering a maximum intensity of 5+ on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 10 km. The quake is estimated to have had a magnitude of 5.7. A video shows overhead wires shaking at Kumamoto Station right after the earthquake.

China: Monkeys Walk on Electric Wires with Impressive Balance in Yichang

On September 27, a video captured five monkeys walking with impressive balance along electric wires in Xianrenzhai Valley, Qingjiang Gallery, Yichang.

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2025 - A large number of wires are wound into coils at a high intersection in Shanghai, China on August 25, 2025.

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2025 - A large number of wires are wound into coils at a high intersection in Shanghai, China on August 25, 2025.

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2025 - A large number of wires are wound into coils at a high intersection in Shanghai, China on August 25, 2025.

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2025 - A large number of wires are wound into coils at a high intersection in Shanghai, China on August 25, 2025.

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2025 - A large number of wires are wound into coils at a high intersection in Shanghai, China on August 25, 2025.

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2025 - A large number of wires are wound into coils at a high intersection in Shanghai, China on August 25, 2025.

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

Wire Winding Be Like Art Work

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2025 - A large number of wires are wound into coils at a high intersection in Shanghai, China on August 25, 2025.

Illustration French Farming - France

Illustration French Farming - France

Cornfield surrounded by stakes with electric wires to prevent wild boars from entering (equipment provided by the French Hunting Federation). . Occitanie, France on August 2025. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: New Jersey Under Flood Watch and Tornado Warning as Storms Hit

Strong storms caused flash flooding across the Tri-State area and a tornado warning was issued in New Jersey on Thursday, July 31. A Flood Watch has been issued for all 21 counties of New Jersey as widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected, with some areas potentially seeing 4 to 6 inches. Some NJ Transit trains were delayed due to weather problems affecting overhead wires.

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars. The installation of rails and overhead wires has been completed, and trial operation is scheduled to begin soon.=June 4,2025,Hiroshima

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars. The installation of rails and overhead wires has been completed, and trial operation is scheduled to begin soon.=June 4,2025,Hiroshima

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars. The installation of rails and overhead wires has been completed, and trial operation is scheduled to begin soon.=June 4,2025,Hiroshima

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars. The installation of rails and overhead wires has been completed, and trial operation is scheduled to begin soon.=June 4,2025,Hiroshima

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars. The installation of rails and overhead wires has been completed, and trial operation is scheduled to begin soon.=June 4,2025,Hiroshima

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars. The installation of rails and overhead wires has been completed, and trial operation is scheduled to begin soon.=June 4,2025,Hiroshima

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars

Ekimae Ohashi Route, a new line to be served by Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcars. The installation of rails and overhead wires has been completed, and trial operation is scheduled to begin soon.=June 4,2025,Hiroshima

China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

[Breaking News]Snake disrupts shinkansen services

TOKYO, Japan, May 1 Kyodo - An electronic sign at JR Tokyo Station notifies passengers of a significant delay on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, following the disruption of services after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage. (Kyodo)

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

An electronic sign at JR Tokyo Station notifies passengers of a significant delay on the Tokaido Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, following the disruption of services after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage.

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

Snake disrupts shinkansen services

An electronic sign at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, western Japan, notifies passengers of the suspension of Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka on April 30, 2025, after a snake became entangled in overhead wires and caused a power outage.

All bakeries forced to close by Israeli army in Gaza

All bakeries forced to close by Israeli army in Gaza

Metal grates and wires block the entrance of a closed bakery as seen through a narrow corridor in northern Gaza on April 1, 2025. Bakeries across Gaza have been forced to close due to a critical shortage of flour and the continued closure of border crossings. Photo by Hamed Sbeata/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli army demolishes industrial facilities and electrical network - West Bank

Israeli army demolishes industrial facilities and electrical network - West Bank

A destroyed electrical box with tangled wires sits amidst rubble in the village of Ithna, west of Hebron, on February 4, 2025. The Israeli army arrests a young Palestinian during the process of demolishing a number of industrial facilities, leveling lands, and cutting the electrical network in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli army demolishes industrial facilities and electrical network - West Bank

Israeli army demolishes industrial facilities and electrical network - West Bank

A destroyed electrical box with tangled wires sits amidst rubble in the village of Ithna, west of Hebron, on February 4, 2025. The Israeli army arrests a young Palestinian during the process of demolishing a number of industrial facilities, leveling lands, and cutting the electrical network in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike Targets Vehicle in Qabatiya, Kills Two - Jenin

Israeli Airstrike Targets Vehicle in Qabatiya, Kills Two - Jenin

A man examines the wires near the wreckage of a bombed car in Qabatiya, south of Jenin, on January 24, 2025. The bombing, which led to the death of two young men, has left the car completely destroyed, with locals trying to understand the scale of the damage. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

EstLink 2 -transformer station

EstLink 2 -transformer station

PLS NOTE CAPTION CORRECTION - YEAR // (FILER) Fingrid's EstLink 2 transformer station in Anttila in Porvoo, Finland March 6, 2014. The transfomer station started to operate March 6 between Finland and Estonia. Electricity between Finland and Estonia through the Estlink 2 connection is currently halted. According to Finnish grid operator Fingrid the subsea transmission line experienced an outage on Christmas Day December 25, 2024 at 12:26pm. Fingrid revealed that the cause of the fault is under investigation. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

EstLink 2 -transformer station

EstLink 2 -transformer station

PLS NOTE CAPTION CORRECTION - YEAR // (FILER) Fingrid's EstLink 2 transformer station in Anttila in Porvoo, Finland March 6, 2014. The transfomer station started to operate March 6 between Finland and Estonia. Electricity between Finland and Estonia through the Estlink 2 connection is currently halted. According to Finnish grid operator Fingrid the subsea transmission line experienced an outage on Christmas Day December 25, 2024 at 12:26pm. Fingrid revealed that the cause of the fault is under investigation. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

EstLink 2 -transformer station

EstLink 2 -transformer station

PLS NOTE CAPTION CORRECTION - YEAR // (FILER) Fingrid's EstLink 2 transformer station in Anttila in Porvoo, Finland March 6, 2014. The transfomer station started to operate March 6 between Finland and Estonia. Electricity between Finland and Estonia through the Estlink 2 connection is currently halted. According to Finnish grid operator Fingrid the subsea transmission line experienced an outage on Christmas Day December 25, 2024 at 12:26pm. Fingrid revealed that the cause of the fault is under investigation. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

EstLink 2 -transformer station

EstLink 2 -transformer station

(FILER) Fingrid's EstLink 2 transformer station in Anttila in Porvoo, Finland March 6, 2024. The transfomer station started to operate March 6 between Finland and Estonia. Electricity between Finland and Estonia through the Estlink 2 connection is currently halted. According to Finnish grid operator Fingrid the subsea transmission line experienced an outage on Christmas Day at 12:26pm. Fingrid revealed that the cause of the fault is under investigation. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

EstLink 2 -transformer station

EstLink 2 -transformer station

(FILER) Fingrid's EstLink 2 transformer station in Anttila in Porvoo, Finland March 6, 2024. The transfomer station started to operate March 6 between Finland and Estonia. Electricity between Finland and Estonia through the Estlink 2 connection is currently halted. According to Finnish grid operator Fingrid the subsea transmission line experienced an outage on Christmas Day at 12:26pm. Fingrid revealed that the cause of the fault is under investigation. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

EstLink 2 -transformer station

EstLink 2 -transformer station

(FILER) Fingrid's EstLink 2 transformer station in Anttila in Porvoo, Finland March 6, 2024. The transfomer station started to operate March 6 between Finland and Estonia. Electricity between Finland and Estonia through the Estlink 2 connection is currently halted. According to Finnish grid operator Fingrid the subsea transmission line experienced an outage on Christmas Day at 12:26pm. Fingrid revealed that the cause of the fault is under investigation. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Spain: 120 Passengers Evacuated After Train Catches Fire In Torello

A Rodalies de Catalunya train caught fire on tracks in Torelló on Friday, August 2, forcing 120 passengers to evacuate. Officials said a strong hailstorm that caused intense damage in the region sparked a fire to the cables.

CHINA-LIAONING-RAINSTORMS-ALERT (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-RAINSTORMS-ALERT (CN)

(240726) -- SHENYANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Electricians check electrical wires in the rain in Benxi, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 26, 2024. Over 14,500 people in northeast China's Liaoning Province have been relocated following an orange alert, the second-highest level, for rainstorms, according to local authorities. (Photo by Jiang Yunfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PAKISTAN-BANNU-ARMY BASE-ATTACK

PAKISTAN-BANNU-ARMY BASE-ATTACK

(240716) -- BANNU, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a street blocked with barbed wires near the site following an attack on an army base in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Eight troops and 10 terrorists were killed in an attack on an army base in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a military statement said on Tuesday. (Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

British vlogger explores advanced infrastructure in E China's Hangzhou

STORY: British vlogger explores advanced infrastructure in E China's Hangzhou SHOOTING DATE: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hangzhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JASON LIGHTFOOT, British vlogger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YAO CHAOYI, Staff member, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FU CENYING, Staff member, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JASON LIGHTFOOT, British vlogger "Now I'm here at the lake, just relaxing, enjoying this peaceful time by West Lake, and I noticed something. On one side of the city, you have the hustle and bustle of the CBD area. And then over here, you have the peacefulness and tranquility of the lake. But in both areas, I didn't see any wires hanging anywhere. So let's go find out what's going on. I've spotted something very interesting over here. Let's go take a look, see what's going on. Hello, can I ask you, wha

Powerful Tornado Hit Southern Quebec

Powerful Tornado Hit Southern Quebec

Hydro workers clear downed wires in Tres-Saint-Redempteur, Quebec, Canada, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 after a suspected tornado went through yesterday evening.Photo by Ryan Remiorz/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of A

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftswomen talk on the skills of making Jingtailan at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one o

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftsmen work on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best. Zho

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at a workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng checks Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng and a craftsman apply filigree on Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows a piece of Jingtailan artwork being burnt in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of A

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2019 shows Jingtailan artwork in making in fire at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Craft

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a watch made with Jingtailan technique displayed at the Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftswoman works on a piece of Jingtailan artwork at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Liansheng works on a large scale pattern of Jingtailan artwork at his workshop of Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Ma

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A workshop is pictured at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the best. Zhong Liansheng,

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-JINGTAILAN-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A piece of Jingtailan artwork is displayed at Beijing Enamel Factory in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2024. Introduced from the Arabian countries during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and became popular during the "Jingtai" years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), "Jingtailan" represents a special localized cloisonne wrought of copper and porcelain. With patterns structured with copper wires and painted with enamel glaze all on a copper body, dozens of procedures including burning, grinding and gilding are applied to make a Jingtailan piece. Within 600 years, the craftwork are integrated into the traditional Chinese art. Beijing Enamel Factory, first set up in 1956, is the only China Time-honored Brand in Jingtailan making now also serves as a production and protection base of the crafts. Over the past 60 plus years, the factory cradled a team made up of professional Jingtailan craftsmen, and Zhong Liansheng, a Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts, is one of the bes