Premier Li Keqiang noted the spirit of craftsmanship in his government work report to top legislators on Saturday. He said the country will encourage enterprises to foster that spirit of striving for the best, so that more types of products, products of a higher quality, and brand products will be made. Here are some Chinese craftsmen who have the spirit to produce such products.

Xu Liping wins the CCTV Touching China Award on Feb 14 for his expertise in black powder used for rocket motors. [Photo/IC]

Powder shaping leaves no room for error. If you overcut, or leave a mark, the powder surface's precision no longer matches the design, which will put the engine at a potential risk of exploding.