China Industry Being Slammed by Rising Costs
Overview
Higher labor and materials costs, and the maturing of its economy have pummeled the Chinese apparel and textile production industry, leading to mass factory closures and cost control measures.SEE LIST AT LEFT FOR ALL OF THIS ISSUE'S ARTICLESFrom This Issue
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