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• Position: Italy - Chinese laborers in Prato, Italy - Brief article

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For centuries, the medieval city of Prato has been a symbol of "Made in Italy" chic. But those days may be over. The city now has Europe's highest concentration of Chinese--some legal, many not. The laborers--working long hours in backroom shops--have given rise to the pronto moda ("fast fashion") economy, making low-end clothes, shoes, and accessories, often with materials from China. Some Italians fear that's blurring the line between "Made in China" and "Made in Italy,"...