Glass-blowing craft thrives in China's ancient county

TAIYUAN, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Although introduced to China from the Middle East, the art of glass-blowing has taken root in an ancient Chinese county and evolved into a vibrant specialty industry.

In Qixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, glass-blowing has not only integrated deeply into modern industry but also preserved cultural heritage and achieved global reach as it upgraded its industrial chain.