Zheng'an's Sonic Boom: A Model for China's Industrial Strategy? The town of Zheng'an in Guizhou province has become a global music phenomenon, producing one in every seven guitars sold worldwide.
Just a decade ago, this southwestern Chinese corner had no guitar industry to speak of, but today it is an export hub shipping guitars to over 40 countries and enriching local culture with music and community growth.
Zheng'an's rapid rise can be attributed to the combination of government support and skilled workers returning home.