Brussels, 24/07/2007 (Agence Europe) - A mechanism to replace the quota system used to restrict imports of Chinese textiles on the Community market, and which expires at the end of the year, was at the heart of discussions among EU Trade Ministers in Brussels on Sunday evening. Led by France and Italy, producer member states called for the extension of the system negotiated with Beijing in 2005. To ensure a smooth transition, however, Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson proposed a...