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This is Why China’s TV Shows Are Looking a Little Blurry
The censorship campaign purposefully obscures telltale swooshes on T-shirts or triple stripes on sneakers…
US Backpedals on Rumored Boycott of Beijing Olympics
Calls are mounting for nations to shun the 'genocide Games' over Xinjiang human-rights abuses as uniform…
Kowtowing to China’s Threats Could Tank Fashion’s ESG Ratings
Despite China's "audacious intimidation," brands "will be held accountable for their responsibility" to human…
New Tool Helps Find Forced Labor in Cotton Supply Chains
The tool assigns textile mills and spinners in its network with a "forced labor risk exposure" score…
China’s Weibo Users Accuse H&M of Playing ‘Games’ with ‘Empty Words’
After H&M addressed the uproar over Xinjiang sourcing, Chinese social media consumers seemed to reject the…
Mill Reportedly Linked to Xinjiang Is Exiting Viscose Business
A company spokesman didn't specifically comment on reports of potential links with forced labor in China's…
Secretary of State Denounces China’s ‘Baseless’ New Sanctions
Western leaders who continue to 'manipulate' Xinjiang-related issues "will get their fingers burnt," China's…
Is China’s Nike Boycott ‘Backfiring?’
One expert said reports of actual boycotts may have "jumped the gun" and that recent events could actually…
CBP Issues ‘Forced Labor Finding’ on Malaysia-Made Gloves
The finding offers a warning to importers that fail to snuff out supply-chain abuses, says CBP's Brenda Smith.
White House Keeping Eye on China’s Social-Media Meltdown
A Human Rights Watch exec described the Xinjiang imbroglio as a "a litmus test of companies' upholding their…
Lawmakers Finger China as ‘Forced Labor’ Offender
A Senate committee heard industry testimony about how to block imports of goods made with forced labor, like…
Chinese State Shows ‘Intent to Destroy’ Uyghur People: Report
An independent study concluded that the Chinese government is committing genocide against Uyghurs in breach…
Report Never Meant for Western Eyes Exposes China’s Uyghur Scheme
The so-called "Nankai report" reveals what appear to be the Chinese government's real motivations behind its…
Could US Customs Block Boohoo Imports Over Forced Labor Claims?
Reports indicate that CBP has "seen enough evidence" to investigate claims of forced labor and modern slavery…
Biden Urged to Prioritize Human Rights in China Policy
Two dozen human-rights groups are urging President Biden to take a tough stance on human rights with China…