Become more competitive Chinese VP exhorts garment makers

Chinese Vice-Premier Mr Zhang Dejiang said, Apparel companies should speed up industrial restructuring and product innovation to be more sustainable and competitive .
He made these remarks while on a visit to the 19th China International Clothing & Accessories Fair in Beijing.
Mr Zhang said, Most Chinese products have low value-addition, lack innovation and are short of global brands .
He was of the opinion that, garment makers must strive to establish independent brands, increase investment in research and design, ensure strict quality control and step up product marketing globally.