Translated by Claude, edited by Sinocism.com
Source: Ministry of Commerce website (via Xinhua) | July 22, 2026
Q: France recently enacted an "anti-ultra-fast-fashion" law imposing a series of restrictive requirements on the "ultra-fast fashion" apparel industry and its platforms. French government officials have explicitly said the legislation's primary targets are cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress. What is MOFCOM's comment?
问：近日法国出台了“反超快时尚”法，针对“超快时尚”服饰产业及平台提出了一系列限制性要求。法国政府官员明确表示，立法首要管控对象是希音、特木、速卖通等跨境电商平台。请问商务部对此有何评论？
A: China notes that the "anti-ultra-fast-fashion" law recently enacted by France imposes discriminatory restrictions on Chinese-invested cross-border e-commerce platforms and seriously distorts fair competition through legislation, and China expresses grave concern. China believes the law, under the guise of setting so-called "environmental" and "sustainability" standards, is in fact an exclusionary measure that is suspected of violating the WTO's non-discrimination principle and already constitutes a trade barrier against China. It seriously departs from the standards of fair competition and free trade that France professes abroad, and will not only harm the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese firms but also damage the immediate interests of French consumers.
答：中方注意到，法国近日出台的“反超快时尚”法对中资跨境电商平台采取了歧视性限制，以立法方式严重扭曲公平竞争，中方对此表示严正关切。中方认为，该法以制定所谓“环保”和“可持续”标准为名，行排他性措施为实，涉嫌违反世贸组织非歧视原则，已构成了对华贸易壁垒，严重背离法国对外标榜的公平竞争和自由贸易准则，不仅将损害中方企业的正当合法权益，更将伤及法国消费者的切身利益。
We urge the French side to abide by WTO rules, immediately correct the above discriminatory practices, and provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese-invested firms. China will closely follow the drafting and implementation of the relevant implementing rules, and once the lawful rights and interests of Chinese firms are infringed, China will take necessary measures to strike back.
我们敦促法方恪守世贸组织规则，立即纠正上述歧视性做法，为中资企业提供公平、透明、非歧视的营商环境。中方将密切关注相关立法实施细则制定与落地执行情况，一旦中国企业合法权益受到侵害，中方将采取必要措施予以回击。