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Textile Industry Goes Digital in China
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with 5 other departments, has unveiled an ambitious plan on 18 June 2025 to digitalize over 70%
August 1, 2025
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China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with 5 other departments, has unveiled an ambitious plan on 18 June 2025 to digitalize over 70%
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