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The origin of tattoo art in China dates to the Song Dynasty when criminal groups were tattooed to show their status. Like Japan, we have a long history of tattooing, but Japan does a better job of protecting its traditions. Right now, about 300,000 people make tattoos in China, but only about 10 percent of them are real artists. Most are inexperienced workers making cheap tattoos in very dirty conditions, because, although the industry is developing quickly, there are still no standard rules for tattooing in China.