Huang Shou-kun, a lacquer artist from Taiwan, has become a recognized inheritor of the intangible Chinese cultural heritage in Fujian province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Huang believes that the inheritance of cultural heritage lies with the younger generation. He plans to collaborate with universities to integrate research, teaching and production to encourage more young people to join in the preservation of traditional crafts.

Liu Boqian contributed to this story.