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Inside the Chinese County Selling $2 Nails to the World

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Inside the Chinese County Selling $2 Nails to the World

Sixth Tone · Nov 2, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

In Donghai, long known for its crystal trade, press-on nail shops stay open as late as 3 a.m. to reach overseas shoppers through livestreams. As fierce price competition squeezes profits, some sellers are turning to high-end designs.