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From tough shell to shimmering pearl — How many steps does it take?

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From tough shell to shimmering pearl — How many steps does it take?
From tough shell to shimmering pearl — How many steps does it take?
From tough shell to shimmering pearl — How many steps does it take?
From tough shell to shimmering pearl — How many steps does it take?

Deqing, in Zhejiang Province, is the earliest documented region in China to practice freshwater pearl farming. Its pearls are renowned for their clarity, roundness, and smooth texture.

This year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations officially added the Deqing Freshwater Pearl Integrated Farming System to the 2025 list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems.

At the OSM Pearl Museum in Deqing, CGTN reporter He Jingyi experiences a fascinating journey — from the water to the jewelry box. 

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