In 16 years, Fan Yinlian has grown from a kiln loader to a versatile expert in the ceramics industry. Her dedication to safety, sustainability and efficiency has helped extend the global reach of high-quality "Made in China" ceramics. As a deputy to the National People's Congress, she champions automation in traditional manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises and advocates for labor rights, breathing new life into China's thousand-year-old ceramic-making culture.