[PRNewswire] Xinhua Silk Road: Dongyang targets 100-bln-yuan revenue
BEIJING July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire=YONHAP/ -- Dubbed "Capital of wood carving", Dongyang in east China's Zhejiang Province, boasts a thriving wood carving and rosewood furniture industry, bringing a staggering total revenue of 88.73 billion yuan (about 12.2 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of 2024.
As one of China's first national-level intangible cultural heritage items, Dongyang wood carving dates back to over 1,300 years to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Through generations of master craftsmen, Dongyang wood carving has evolved far beyond its artistic origins. The city has forged a unique and comprehensive industrial path, spanning from timber trading, product design, manufacturing and sales.
Amidst the industry's robust growth, the local government has actively guided enterprises towards standardized, orderly, green and healthy development. Following market consolidation, the city now hosts 1,372 enterprises in the sector. This refined base includes three national high-tech enterprises and 45 enterprises above the designated size, solidifying Dongyang's position as a key national production hub.
A robust ecosystem for talent inheritance and cultivation underpins the industry's vitality. The city is home to over 3,000 professional woodcarving and furniture-making specialists and 18 intangible cultural heritage workshops. Furthermore, vocational institutions have established dedicated wood carving programs, continuously feeding skilled talent into the industry.
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Source: Xinhua Silk Road
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BEIJING July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire=YONHAP/ -- Dubbed "Capital of wood carving", Dongyang in east China's Zhejiang Province, boasts a thriving wood carving and rosewood furniture industry, bringing a staggering total revenue of 88.73 billion yuan (about 12.2 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of 2024.
As one of China's first national-level intangible cultural heritage items, Dongyang wood carving dates back to over 1,300 years to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Through generations of master craftsmen, Dongyang wood carving has evolved far beyond its artistic origins. The city has forged a unique and comprehensive industrial path, spanning from timber trading, product design, manufacturing and sales.
Amidst the industry's robust growth, the local government has actively guided enterprises towards standardized, orderly, green and healthy development. Following market consolidation, the city now hosts 1,372 enterprises in the sector. This refined base includes three national high-tech enterprises and 45 enterprises above the designated size, solidifying Dongyang's position as a key national production hub.
A robust ecosystem for talent inheritance and cultivation underpins the industry's vitality. The city is home to over 3,000 professional woodcarving and furniture-making specialists and 18 intangible cultural heritage workshops. Furthermore, vocational institutions have established dedicated wood carving programs, continuously feeding skilled talent into the industry.
Original link: [https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/346511.html]
Source: Xinhua Silk Road
[※ Editor's note = This PRESS RELEASE was provided by the news provider, and Yonhap has not edited the content in any way, nor does it reflect the editorial direction of Yonhap.]
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