(活力中国调研行)"世界水晶之都"江苏东海：年产水晶产品1.2亿件 中新网连云港9月21日电(记者 邓敏 谷华)"截至2024年底，全县水晶从业人员约30万人，加工企业3500 余家，年产水晶产品1.2亿件，水晶交易额460亿元。"20日，江苏东海水晶产业发展集团有限公司总经 理宋正强介绍东海水晶产业的发展情况。 东海水晶城展柜区。谷华 摄 主播在东海水晶跨境电商交易中心直播。谷华 摄 在东海水晶跨境电商交易中心，十几名主播拿着手机，在各个海外新媒体平台，向海外客户介绍水晶产 品。2024年，东海水晶跨境电商销售额达50亿元。 一种资源就是一张名片，一个产业致富一方百姓。水晶在东海，也是如此。如今，在巴西、乌拉圭等海 外水晶产地，还活跃着1万多名东海"淘晶人"，国内也有不计其数的东海人长期往返20多个省市采购原 石。 江苏东海县水晶储量达30万吨、占全国70%以上。东海水晶开采历史悠久，20世纪后期逐步放开水晶生 产加工经营，一批水晶加工户在当地开始售卖水晶制品，直至建成水晶城，东海水晶进入快速发展阶 段，成为令人瞩目的"世界水晶之都"。 20日，走进东海水晶城，人头攒动，各类水晶商品琳琅满目。在一家名为"小 ...

Core Insights - The popularity of "crystal therapy" on global social networks has significantly boosted China's crystal exports, particularly to the US, Hong Kong, and Japan, with a notable increase in sales through cross-border e-commerce platforms [1] - The city of Donghai in Jiangsu, known as the "Crystal Capital of the World," is the primary source of crystal jewelry, with an expected trading volume of 46 billion yuan in 2024, of which 70% will come from e-commerce [1] Industry Distribution - Over 50% of the existing crystal-related enterprises are located in East China, accounting for 54.74%, followed by South China at 37.49%, while other regions like Central, Southwest, and North China each account for less than 4% [2] - More than 70% of the existing crystal-related enterprises belong to the wholesale and retail sector, making up 74%, with manufacturing accounting for 18% and other sectors collectively representing 8% [3] Registration Growth - The registration of crystal-related enterprises has shown a year-on-year increase of 23.15% in the first five months of the year, with 383 new registrations out of a total of 387 for the year so far, indicating a dynamic trend in the industry [4]

Group 1: Core Themes - The fourth China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Expo focuses on economic cooperation, technological innovation, and cultural exchange, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and CEEC [1][12] - The expo serves as a platform to showcase China's market potential and commitment to openness, facilitating practical cooperation between China and CEEC [1][12] Group 2: Technological Innovations - The expo features a "Digital CEEC" exhibition area showcasing over 30 digital innovations from CEEC, covering fields such as artificial intelligence and health [1][5] - Notable exhibits include a lightweight aircraft from Slovenia and interactive technologies from Hungary, highlighting the integration of functionality and aesthetic design in industrial innovation [2][3] Group 3: Market Expansion - The expo includes over 8,000 products from CEEC, with a significant increase in exhibition space and the number of exhibitors, attracting participation from 14 CEEC countries and 9 other nations [6][7] - The event aims to facilitate consumer access to CEEC products through online and offline channels, including exclusive consumption vouchers [6][7] Group 4: Trade Growth - Bilateral trade between China and CEEC has shown consistent growth, with an annual increase of 8.8% since 2012, and projected trade volume reaching $142.3 billion in 2024 [8] - The trade structure is complementary, with China exporting industrial products and CEEC primarily exporting agricultural products and metals [8] Group 5: Future Cooperation - The expo promotes ongoing collaboration between China and CEEC, with a focus on green economy and digital industries, leveraging each region's strengths [5][12] - The establishment of various trade and investment cooperation mechanisms enhances mutual trust and cooperation potential [11][12]