Report: Textile industry faces slim profits

28 March 2008
Profit margins in China's textile industry averaged 3.9% in 2007, and two-thirds of companies claimed an average profit margin of 0.62% last year, according to a governement report of the sector, state media reported.  more...

China launches first textile market index

23 October 2007
The Ministry of Commerce has launched China's first textile index system, Xinhua reported (in Chinese).  more...

EU to monitor Chinese clothing exports

10 October 2007
The EU and China have agreed to monitor Chinese clothing exports to Europe until the end of next year, AP reported.  more...

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