Recently, Yunnan province announced a list of demonstration villages, leading enterprises, famous brands and demonstration sub-districts that engage in the production and sales of ethnic folk arts and crafts. Baoshan Yongzi, a type of go-pieces, was recognised as a famous brand of ethnic folk arts and crafts in the province.

The Baoshan Yongzi Go Institute opened to the public in September 2016, and has since hosted a series of go-related events. These include the China Go First Division League, the China-Japan-South Korea Senior Go Mixed Doubles, the China-Japan-South Korea Go Celebrity Tournament and the International Go Culture Summit Forum.