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2023.06.04 22:05 GMT+8

BizFocus Ep.13: Oil painting village transforms into a creative hub

Updated 2023.06.04 22:05 GMT+8
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Editor's note: In our BizFocus series, CGTN anchors and reporters explore the most vibrant business sectors in China. Through in-depth interviews with industry experts and on-the-ground coverage, we bring you the latest developments and trends in various business sectors.

Dafen, a village in the southern region of China, was once the world's leading art factory, responsible for producing around 60 percent of all new oil paintings globally. However, that was nearly three decades ago. Today, the village's shops, previously focused on mass-producing replicas of western artworks, are working hard to reinvent themselves as creative hubs.

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