Celebrating shared traditions, innovations, and artistic influences, CGTN Europe presents a special series uncovering the European homes, gardens, and public spaces where traces of China are hidden in plain sight. #tracesofchina
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00:00In the 18th century a small number of products escaped from China and lit a
00:05touch paper in the West of excitement. It's amazingly impressive because they
00:09were such incredibly talented artists. When you talk about silk with a value of
00:15three or four garments you could buy a palace. Art is traveling as a silent
00:20ambassador to spread the word about culture and civilization.
00:30you