Shishi: Shining with the Fame
Although the Chinese textile industrial production and investment began to see an uptrend gradually, especially copying with the global financial crisis, the export still kept a downturn slightly. However, the city of Shishi, in 2008, reached an industrial output of 227.5 billion Yuan, realizing an annual increase of 19.9%, represented itself as pioneer for the national textile and apparel industrial development.
During the 15th China International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories, held in Shanghai from Oct. 20th-23rd, the City of Shishi integrated its exhibitors as the industrial cluster pavilion: 43 outstanding fabrics and accessories enterprises, in 1600 square meter exhibition areas, displaying their products and showcasing their industrial characteristics impressively.
Located in the southeast coast of Fujian Province with a long coastal line around it, Shishi is an experimental zone of the province as well as a window to Taiwan Strait. Enjoying the fame of China's Famous Town of Casual Wear and Fabrics China Casual Wear Trend Release Platform, the city of Shishi is keen to become a world-class leisure garment center.
Alongside the process of globalization, the textile and garment manufacturing sector in China is forming industry clusters to stay competitive. As the China's Famous Town of Casual Wear, Shishi's textile and garment industry has become a pillar of the city's economy and a driver of future economic growth.