The Guangdong Museum is currently showcasing 'Shared Prosperity: A Millennium of Guangdong's Foreign Trade', a sweeping chronicle of the region's commercial legacy running through October 15, 2026. Featuring 200+ artifacts from collections across China, the exhibition reveals how this southern province shaped global economic networks through porcelain, silk, and maritime innovation.
From Tang Dynasty Ports to Modern Maritime Hub
Visitors can examine Song-era shipwreck ceramics alongside Ming dynasty customs documents, illustrating how institutional frameworks enabled sustained trade growth. A standout exhibit – a 12th-century nautical compass – symbolizes Guangdong's role in advancing maritime navigation.
Cross-Cultural Echoes in Artifacts
The collection includes Arab-style silverware from Guangzhou tombs and European-commissioned porcelain, demonstrating centuries of intercultural exchange. 'These objects show Guangdong wasn't just trading goods, but ideas and aesthetics,' explains curator Dr. Li Wei.
With bilingual displays and digital trade route maps, the exhibition appeals to history enthusiasts and business analysts alike. For the Asian diaspora, it offers tangible connections to ancestral commercial traditions that continue influencing global markets in 2025.
