Key facts
- China has urged France to abandon its proposed law targeting fast fashion.
- Beijing views the legislation as protectionist and harmful to fair trade.
- The law aims to address the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion.
China has called on France to abandon its proposed law targeting fast fashion, which Beijing views as protectionist and a barrier to fair trade. The French legislation aims to address the environmental and social impacts of the fast fashion industry, a sector where many Chinese companies are major players. Beijing argues that such measures unfairly penalize Chinese businesses and could negatively affect bilateral economic relations.