Carving out a niche

China emerges as key diamond processor, partly due to rising domestic demand for gems.

china emerging as player in global diamond market

Diamond cutting is a craft that has long been associated with Europe, India and the Middle East.

However, China has been carving out a name for itself in the industry, due in part to booming domestic demand for the gems.

Rob McBride reports from Guangdong in southern China.

Source: Al Jazeera