One sample of river mud contained cadmium levels 128 times over the safe limit, ... The town produces 50 percent of China's blue jeans and 30 percent of blue jeans exported, ...

Now he talks about the river with a smile, "I would score it 80 out of 100. But I'd like to see fish swimming in it." The market value of his home has nearly tripled since the river clean-up began.

Why have ‘blue jeans’ been losing steam? China’s comfy, cost-effective fashion may give a clue. By Li Bo'er Published: Feb 01, 2024 10:13 PM. Jeans at a flea market Photo: VCG.

The film remains banned in China. China Blue will stream for free beginning Friday, August 12 and remain available through Sunday, August 14 in the Screening Room of ITVS’s Indies Showcase .