Artists in Jiangsu strive to make jade carving a combination of tradition with modern touch

Artists Lin Min (L) and Lu Wei (C) exchange ideas with an artist on their artwork during the "Zigangbei" jade carving exhibition in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 19, 2019. Lu Wei and Lin Min, artists who worked as decorative fans makers and animated cartoon designers, started their career later in jade carving. Preserving the traditional local Suzhou style of exquisite carving texture, they also strive for new designs with modern touch. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)