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Shein expands to Mexico

According to insiders, Chinese online fashion retailer Shein wants to build a factory in Mexico and thus produce closer to its markets. The final location in Mexico has not yet been decided, people familiar with the matter said.

Von Newsdesk

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Teddy bouquets, piggy steamed bread and Gucci handbags with cuddly cartoon kittens? No one can avoid a little "meng" in everyday Chinese life!

Von Redaktion

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Study: EU imports billions of Euros' worth of goods associated with child labor

According to a study, China is the biggest exporter of goods made with child labor that end up in the EU. In 2019 alone, around €35 billion worth of electrical goods made with child labor were imported into the European Union, said a study commissioned by the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament.

Von Amelie Richter

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Shein, the mysterious fashion giant

Chinese fashion platform Shein is shaking up the global fast-fashion industry and challenging the business models of Western competitors like Zara and H&M with a sophisticated data strategy. The company already ships to 220 countries. Its market value is estimated at $15 billion – making it one of the most valuable tech startups in the world. However, as the company's profile grows, questions about its production and environmental standard are being raised.

Von Frank Sieren

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Customs warns against harmful children's products from the West

China has accused several Western clothing brands of selling goods harmful to children. A warning on the customs administration's website lists 81 items imported by companies, including Nike, H&M and Zara.

Von Amelie Richter

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For the first time, China exports more to the UK than Germany

In the wake of Brexit and the Covid pandemic, China has moved ahead of Germany as Britain's biggest import market. Overall, exports from Germany to Britain fell by 11.8 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period three years ago, the UK statistics office said on Wednesday.

Von Amelie Richter

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Despite boycott call: Hugo Boss expects boom in China

On the domestic market, Hugo Boss is groaning under the ongoing store closures. In China, on the other hand, business is booming.

Von Timo Landenberger

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Forced labor in Xinjiang – charges filed in France against clothing manufacturer

Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs), together with an Uyghur woman, have filed a complaint in France against four multinational clothing companies. Specifically, the complaint concerns Inditex (owner of the brands Zara, Bershka, among others), Uniqlo, SMCP (Sandro, Maje, among others), and the sports shoe manufacturer Skechers.

Von Amelie Richter

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Cotton from forced labor – even in our wardrobes

International fashion companies are facing accusations that their processed cotton comes from Uyghur forced labor. The Chinese government speaks of a labor transfer program. But some companies are dissolving their cooperation with producers from China.

Von Felix Lee