China calls on France to stop the law against Shein and Temu - Beijing calls the law discriminatory and warns of measures
China has asked France to halt the implementation of a new law targeting the ultra-fast fashion industry, calling it a discriminatory measure against Chinese companies.
The law, which came into effect this week, imposes tariffs on manufacturers of clothing, footwear and household goods operating through ultra-fast fashion models. The contribution ranges from 0.25 to 12 euros per item in 2026, while from 2030 the maximum tariff is expected to reach 20 euros.
The measure affects major online commerce platforms, including Shein, Temu and AliExpress, which have long faced criticism for the environmental impact of their business model.
A spokeswoman for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Beijing was "strongly dissatisfied" with France's decision and demanded an immediate halt to the implementation of the law.
According to China, France is using environmental and sustainability criteria to set double standards, which could conflict with World Trade Organization rules on non-discrimination.
Beijing has also warned that if France continues to implement the law, it will take "necessary measures" to protect Chinese companies, adding that France will bear the consequences of this decision.
The legislation defines ultra-fast fashion based primarily on the number of new products a company releases and how consumers are encouraged to repair or replace them.
The goal is to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry, while at the same time protecting the domestic French sector from very low-priced imports.
Tariffs are imposed on producers, but companies can pass on some of the cost to consumers through price increases.
At the same time, Shein is facing another major milestone. The company had a tepid debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this week, after previous plans to list in New York and London faced hurdles and increased scrutiny over supply chains in China.
Shein moved its headquarters from China to Singapore in 2022, a move that has been widely seen as an attempt to distance the company from international scrutiny of Chinese businesses.
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