Shantou, China
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the city was already an important center with a lucrative ceramic industry during the Song period (960-1279).

Throughout the centuries the local ceramic craftsmen developed a unique style. The decoration was carried out with particular care, even before the application of separately fired layers of glaze.

In the previous centuries the importance of the city grew with the construction of a port.

At present Shantou is one of China's special economic areas which in return for the promotion of foreign trade and economic co-operation with other countries has been granted a whole range of privileges.