MOFCOM urged France to immediately stop implementing its anti-fast-fashion law, saying the measure cloaks trade restrictions in environmental and sustainability language, applies double standards and likely violates WTO non-discrimination rules. Spokesperson Huang Ling said China seeks equal dialogue to resolve disputes in sustainable textile trade and to preserve a fair, non-discriminatory market environment for Chinese firms. Huang warned that if France proceeds, China will take necessary meas

2026-09-03

MOFCOM urged France to immediately stop implementing its anti-fast-fashion law, saying the measure cloaks trade restrictions in environmental and sustainability language, applies double standards and likely violates WTO non-discrimination rules. Spokesperson Huang Ling said China seeks equal dialogue to resolve disputes in sustainable textile trade and to preserve a fair, non-discriminatory market environment for Chinese firms. Huang warned that if France proceeds, China will take necessary measures to defend the legitimate rights of Chinese companies and that France would bear the resulting consequences.