The Flanarant: China's textile and clothing challenge in new era
By Mike Flanagan | 19 November 2012
As Xi Jinping assumes the leadership of China's ruling Communist Party and prepares to get down to business, Mike Flanagan pens him an open letter offering up a few home truths about China's textile and garment industry.
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