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Chinese jade carver wins national labour medal for intricate craftsmanship

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The Economist

10d ago· 1 min readenNews
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Summary

The article profiles Yang Fuyu, a Chinese jade carver who won a national labour medal for his exceptional craftsmanship. It highlights the intricate, months-long process of creating detailed jade carvings like "Nine dragons offering a jade disc," while noting that the medal scheme may obscure the true identity and struggles of China's hardest workers.

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I AM SIMPLY a jade maker
Nine dragons offering a jade disc
the creatures look like they wouldn't give it up without a fight
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A medal scheme masks the identity of its toughest labourers

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