CHINA’S POWER CURBS SENDING RIPPLES THROUGH TEXTILE-GARMENT SUPPLY CHAIN
October 2nd, 2021
Curbs introduced by the Chinese government on the use of electricity within the country have been significantly disrupting the textile supply chain, creating anxiety among garment manufacturers even beyond China’s borders.
These challenges have unfolded after the powerful National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on September 16 unveiled a plan stipulating that China will firmly control energy-hungry and high-emission industrial projects. The goal is to improve the country's ‘dual control system’ limiting energy consumption and energy ...
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