The county’s economic engine relies heavily on these two pillars. In 2025, the local crystal trade surpassed 60.6 billion yuan, while the production of press-on nails reached 300 million pairs. This output accounts for over 70% of China’s total market share, generating 15 billion yuan in annual sales and reaching consumers across 30 countries.

During the gathering, officials including Deputy Head of Donghai County Guo Mingzhou and representatives from the Chinese Consulate in Milan engaged with Italian industry figures. Jiangsu Donghai Crystal Industry Development Group Co., Ltd. launched an initiative to integrate global creative talent with local manufacturing. Attendees examined collaborative pieces from firms such as Jiangsu Jingcheng Shangjia Press-On Nails Co., Ltd. and Donghai Jingyun Fuli Culture Co., Ltd., signaling a push to merge traditional Chinese craftsmanship with European design sensibilities.