Advanced underwater archaeology has uncovered ancient shipwrecks in the South China Sea, bringing to light Ming-era porcelain treasures that bear witness to the Maritime Silk Road's pivotal role in historical trade and cultural exchanges.

These artifacts reflect centuries of civilizational dialogue between China and Italy, tracing back to Renaissance-era ties forged through the global journey of China's Jingdezhen ceramics.

Today, this legacy is being revived through renewed cooperation: museums from both countries are jointly advancing deep-sea archaeological missions, academic research, and cultural exhibitions.

Their collaboration revitalizes shared heritage preservation, transforming oceanic discoveries into bridges for modern mutual understanding.

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