September 8, 2020

U.S. May Ban Cotton From Xinjiang Region of China Over Rights Concerns

The potential move, which could come as soon as Tuesday, comes amid reports of the use of forced labor in Xinjiang, where China has carried out a crackdown against mostly Muslim minorities.

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December 17, 2020

UK says credible evidence of forced labour in China's Xinjiang region

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October 18, 2019

For the sake of workers, Uzbekistan is privatising its cotton industry

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July 22, 2020

Xinjiang cotton and selfie cameras: U.S. blacklists Chinese companies that use forced Uyghur labor

The U.S. blacklisted 11 Chinese companies yesterday, some for well-documented coerced labor, and others for their involvement in invasive biometric tracking of Uyghurs. The companies had supplied American brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, and Apple.

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July 3, 2021

France probes fashion retailers for concealing 'crimes against humanity' in Xinjiang

PARIS, July 1 (Reuters) - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing "crimes against humanity" in China's Xinjiang region, (...)

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July 28, 2021

H&M renounced as FC Barcelona uniform sponsor due to Chinese cotton controversy

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September 22, 2020

NCC: Eliminate Forced Labor in Global Cotton and Textile Production

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September 10, 2020

H&M Says It’s Not Working With Any Garment Factories in Xinjiang

Swedish retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB says it’s not working with any garment factories in the Xinjiang region of China.

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July 24, 2020

Brands urged to stop sourcing from China's Xinjiang over forced labour fears

Amber MilneLONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Major retailers must stop sourcing from China’s Xinjiang region due to the “grave risk of forced labour”, a coalition (...)

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March 25, 2021

After H&M, Nike feels Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang

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