China county makes diamonds ‘as cheap as cabbage’ through industrial-scale production
The county, once known mainly for agriculture, chili peppers and beef cattle, has emerged as a major production center for lab-grown diamonds and other superhard materials. China produced more than 70% of the world’s synthetic diamonds in 2023, with Zhecheng accounting for nearly half of China’s output. The county’s share rose to about 60% last … Read more