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2017950 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

15 Hours

2017950 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

80 percent of China's children's clothing is produced in Zhili, a town with around 18,000 small factories employing over 200,000 migrant workers.

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80 percent of China's children's clothing is produced in Zhili, a town with around 18,000 small factories employing over 200,000 migrant workers.

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Wang Bing

Wang Bingdirector

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At 68 Xisheng Road in Zhili, workers begin their day in one of the town's many small factories dedicated to children's clothing. Zhili, part of Huzhou in Zhejiang province, produces 80 percent of China's children's apparel. Filmed in August 2016, 15 Hours captures the daily routines of over 200,000 migrant workers who sustain this industry. Since the 1980s, Zhejiang has fostered a private capital-based garment sector, allowing diverse operators to thrive through flexible business models.

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