美媒：中国小县城如何逆袭成世界“水晶之都”

Group 1 - The article highlights how Donghai County in China has transformed from an underdeveloped area into a global leader in the crystal market, with a projected trading volume of 46 billion yuan in 2024 and around 300,000 people directly involved in the industry, accounting for about a quarter of the county's population [1][2] - Donghai County has become a hub for crystal production and trade, with a significant number of businesses and skilled laborers, as well as entrepreneurs willing to explore new sources of raw materials globally [2] - The local market is thriving, with bustling crystal markets and live-streaming sales, where a single live stream can generate nearly $300 in just five minutes, indicating the growing popularity of Donghai crystals on platforms like TikTok Shop [2][3] Group 2 - The article notes that Donghai County has attracted over 7,000 crystal merchants, and there is a rising industry of handcrafted wearable nails, with an estimated annual production exceeding 200 million pairs, representing over 70% of the national output [2] - A female store owner in the handcrafted wearable nail industry reports an annual income of $200,000 to $300,000, primarily from live-streaming sales, particularly thriving in markets like Japan and South Korea [3]