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flag China textile industry faces closures due to soaring raw material costs and demand decline.

flag China's textile industry, particularly in Zhejiang province, faces potential closures due to soaring raw material costs and declining demand. flag Prices for key inputs like polyester and petrochemicals have doubled recently, driven by global geopolitical tensions and Middle East disruptions. flag Factories are caught in a "middle squeeze," unable to raise prices for buyers while facing rising expenses. flag Some producers may halt production by mid-April, accelerating the shift of garment manufacturing to countries like Vietnam.

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