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Silk Fabric City lures Chinese tourists
China is a leading supplier of apparel, including high-fashion garments to the world and what China exports, is displayed in multi-storeyed department stores, such as this shopping complex, in many parts of Beijing. This department store is Silk Fabric City, Beijing. The growing affluent class of Chinese and tourists come here. Prices quoted are very high. So, tourists have got used to bargain, and the price may come down by more than 50 percent. Silk Fabric City, sells materials, including, all varieties of silk, cotton, wool, cashmere and linen. They also custom tailor western style suits, Chinese dresses and evening gowns. They offer express service and can complete orders in 24 hours, display boards say, because they cannot speak English.
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