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This picture taken on July 16, 2023 shows people browsing items on display at the Jianguo jade market in Taipei. Taiwan's jade trading sector, which according to the island's jade association used to bring in 16 million USD annually in recorded pre-pandemic antique jade sales, is flagging post-Covid. Taipei's worsening ties with Beijing have also meant restrictions are still in place for visitors from mainland China, effectively cutting out the industry's biggest buyers. (Photo by Sam Yeh / AFP) / To go with AFP story Taiwan-China-culture-jewellery-jade FEATURE by Dene-Hern Chen and Amber Wang (Photo by SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images)

This picture taken on July 16, 2023 shows people browsing items on display at the Jianguo jade market in Taipei. Taiwan's jade trading sector, which according to the island's jade association used to bring in 16 million USD annually in recorded pre-pandemic antique jade sales, is flagging post-Covid. Taipei's worsening ties with Beijing have also meant restrictions are still in place for visitors from mainland China, effectively cutting out the industry's biggest buyers. (Photo by Sam Yeh / AFP) / To go with AFP story Taiwan-China-culture-jewellery-jade FEATURE by Dene-Hern Chen and Amber Wang (Photo by SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images)
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