1950s

Introduction to Tangshan Bone ChinaTangshan is truly the northern porcelain capital of China. Research on bone china began in 1964 and was successful by 1973. Tangshan bone porcelain is recognized worldwide as the highest-grade type of porcelain. The production of bone china in this region was a Chinese first, filling the gap in high-end porcelain production in China and ushering in a new era for the development of bone china in the country. Bone china produced here is mainly exported to countries such as the UK, the USA, and Australia.Research HistoryIn the 1950s and 1960s, the ceramic industry in Tangshan made remarkable progress, drawing national attention. In 1965, the Tangshan Ceramic Industry Company was reorganized into the Hebei Province Ceramic Company, overseeing the province's ceramic industry. That year, the First Tangshan Porcelain Factory embarked on a research project to develop bone china.The factory's director at the time was Mr. Cui Jinxiang, a staunch advocate and leader in the development of bone china. The specific research work was led by engineer Tan Zhenling of the First Tangshan Porcelain Factory, with the participation of Wang Qingxiang and others. At the time, the researchers knew only that bone china contained bone components but…