Speaking at the opening ceremony of the China Pavilion on May 12, Minister of China's embassy in the UK Zhao Fei extended his congratulations on the launch of the exhibition on behalf of China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang.

Zhao said that both China and the UK have rich craft traditions, and that exchanges in this field serve as a vivid example of dialogue between civilizations. He noted that China has participated in every edition of London Craft Week since its inception.

He highlighted that China has placed great emphasis on preserving traditional crafts in recent years, and the efforts have been integrated into broader national initiatives, including poverty alleviation, rural revitalization, and the integration of culture and tourism.