The garment is not only a practical item, protecting the body from hostile weather – putting together an outfit is a way of expressing oneself. Clothing, accessories, fibers, and goods alike are at the top of China’s export list. In 2018, China’s textile exports were valued at around $ 119 billion, equivalent to 37.6% on the global market. The Pearl River Delta where Guangzhou is placed is an area concentrating weaving factories. While in China, aside from visiting the Guangzhou fabric wholesale market or a factory, you can also participate in a trade fair. It is important to remember that this type of visit should not overlap with the most important Chinese holidays, which usually don’t fall on the same date every year.
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