China calls on France to abandon a new law regulating “ultra-fast fashion,” arguing it is discriminatory. Beijing says the measure imposes environmental and economic penalties on retailers and e-commerce platforms, warning that it could prompt unspecified countermeasures.
The law sets obligations based on how quickly clothing is placed on the market and on repair requirements compared with the garment’s purchase price. Euronews and other outlets report that the rules are directed at major online sellers, including Shein and Temu, and that charges for certain items can ultimately reach nearly €20 per garment.
Outlets also align on China’s response, but differ in emphasis. France 24 highlights the “discriminatory” characterisation and the scale of the fees, while CNA and Free Malaysia Today focus on how the law defines ultra-fast fashion. Euronews stresses Beijing’s threat of unspecified measures in response to France’s environmental penalties, without detailing what those measures would be.
